Tetrazolinone compounds and their use as pesticides

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a compound having an excellent efficacy for controlling pests. A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1): [wherein Q represents a group selected from the following group: Q1, Q2, Q3 or Q4: R 1 , R 2  R 3  and R 11  represent independently of each other a halogen atom, an CI-C6 alkyl group, etc.; R 4  and R 5  represents independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C i-C3 alkyl group, etc.; R 6  represents an C2-C4 alkynyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, etc.; R 7  R 8  and R 9  represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R 10  represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, etc.; and X represent an oxygen atom, etc.] shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

This application claims priority to and the benefit of Japanese PatentApplication Nos. 2012-216039 filed Sep. 28, 2012 and 2012-280708 filedDec. 25, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to tetrazolinone compounds and its use.

BACKGROUND ART

Heretofore, various drugs for controlling pests have been widelydeveloped and provides in practice use, but in some cases, these drugsmay not exert enough efficacy.

Also, as compounds having tetrazolinone ring,1-{2-{2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazole-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl}-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-onerepresented by the following formula (A):

have been known (see Patent Document 1).

CITATION LIST Patent Document

-   Patent Document 1: WO 1999/46246 pamphlet

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a compound having anexcellent efficacy for controlling pests.

The present inventors have intensively studied to find that compoundshaving an excellent efficacy for controlling pests and as a result,found that a tetrazolinone compound of the following formula (I) has anexcellent efficacy for controlling pests, which thus have completed thepresent invention.

Specifically, the present invention includes the following [1] to [18].

[1] A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1):

[wherein

Q represents a group selected from the following group: Q1, Q2, Q3 orQ4:

R¹, R², R³ and R¹¹ represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, ahydroxy group, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group,a C1-C8 haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, C1-C6haloalkylthio group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a pentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or anC3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more groups selectedfrom Group P¹;

R⁴ and R⁵ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

R⁶ represents a. C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4 alkynyl group, a C2-C4haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkythio group, anC1-C4 alkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C4haloalkylthio group, a C1-C4 haloalkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C4haloalkylsulfonyl group, an C1-C6 alkylamino group, a C1-C6haloalkylamino group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group;

R⁷, R⁸ and R⁹ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group or an C1-C3 alkoxy group;

R¹⁰ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, aC2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group or a C3-C5halocycloalkyl group;

X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;

A¹ and A³ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxygroup, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group,an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthiogroup, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, anC1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl group, apentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹, or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹;

A², Z¹ and Z⁴ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, anamino group, an C3-C6 alkenyl group, C3-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group, a C3-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group,C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6halocycloalkylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C2-C8haloalkylaminosulfonyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or aC3-C6 cycloakyl group optionally having one or more groups selected fromGroup P¹;

Y¹, Y², Y³, Z² and Z³ represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, ahydroxy group, a thiol group, an aldehyde group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group,a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C3-C6alkenyloxy group, a C3-C6 haloalkenyloxy group, an C3-C6 alkynyloxygroup, a C3-C6 haloalkynyloxy group, an C3-C6 alkenylthio group, anC3-C6 alkynylthio group, a C3-C6 haloalkenylthio group, a C3-C6haloalkynylthio group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8 haloalkylaminogroup, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthio group, an C1-C6alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6 haloakylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminosulfonyl group, a pentaflurosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an aminocarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹ or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹; or

Y¹ and Y² may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, said saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more substituents selected from GroupP¹; or

Y² and Y³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, said saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more substituents selected from GroupP¹; or

Z¹ and Z² may combine each other together with the carbon atom ornitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a five-, six- orseven-membered saturated ring, said the saturated ring may optionallycontain one or more oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfur atoms as thering-constituent atom, and the saturated ring may optionally have one ormore substituents selected from Group P¹); or

Z² and Z³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, said saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, andthe saturated ring may optionally have one or more substituents selectedfrom Group P¹); and

Group P¹: a group consisting of a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C4 alkoxy group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C1-C4haloalkylthio group].

[2] The tetrazolinone compound according to [1] wherein Q represents Q1.

[3] The tetrazolinone compound according to [1] wherein Q represents Q2.

[4] The tetrazolinone compound according to [1] wherein Q represents Q3.

[5] The tetrazolinone compound according to [1] wherein Q represents Q4.

[6] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1] to [5],

wherein

R¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, a C3-C5 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group ora C1-C3 haloalkoxy group;

R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom;

R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group;

R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4 alkynyl group, a C2-C4haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkythio group, aC1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group;

R¹⁰ represents a methyl group; and

X represents an oxygen atom.

[7] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1], [2] or [6],

wherein

Y¹ and Y² may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five- or six-membered saturated ring;

Y² and Y³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five- or six-membered saturated ring;

when each of Y¹, Y² and Y³ does not form the five- or six-memberedsaturated ring,

Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group;

Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, aC1-C6 haloalkoxy group, C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkylgroup;

Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C4 alkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkylgroup.

[8] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1], [3] or [6],

wherein

represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group, a C3-C6 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, aC3-C6 halocycloalkyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group;

Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group,a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group; alternatively,

Z¹ and Z² may combine each other together with the carbon atom or thenitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a five- or six-memberedsaturated ring; and

Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C4 alkyl group or aC1-C4 haloalkyl group.

[9] The tetrazolinone compound according, to any one of [1], [2], [6] or[7],

wherein

Y¹ and Y² connect to each other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, whichcombines together with the carbon atoms to which Y¹ and Y² are attachedto forma six-membered ring;

Y² and Y³ connect to each other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, whichcombines together with the carbon atoms to which Y² and Y³ are attachedto form a six-membered ring;

when each of Y¹, Y² and Y³ does not form the six-membered saturatedring,

Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

Y² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, a cyano group or an C1-C3 alkoxy group; and

Y³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

[10] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1], [3] or [6],

wherein

Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group;

Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, a cyano group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C1-C6alkylthio group; and

Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C4 alkyl group.

[11] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1], [3] or [6],

wherein

Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group;

Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a methoxy group, anethoxy group, a methylthio group, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl groupor an C1-C3 alkyl group; and

Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group.

[12] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1], [3], [6] or[8],

wherein

Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group;

Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a methoxy group, amethylthio group, a trifluoromethyl group a cyano group, or an C1-C3alkyl group; and

Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group.

[13] The tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1] to [12],

wherein

R¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, chlorine atom, a bromineatom or a trifluoromethyl group;

R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and

R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup or a methylthio group.

[14] A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (2):

[wherein

R¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom, a trifluoromethyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;

R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, an ethynylgroup or a methylthio group; and

R¹² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C1-C6 halocycloalkyl group].

[15] The tetrazolinone compound according to [14],

wherein

R¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom or abromine atom;

R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;

R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group; and

R¹² represents a methyl group, an ethyl group or a cyclopropyl group.

[16] An agent for controlling pests comprising the tetrazolinonecompound according to any one of [1] to [15].

[17] A method for controlling pests comprising applying an effectiveamount of the tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1] to [15]to plant or soil.

[18] Use of the tetrazolinone compound according to any one of [1] to[15] for controlling pests.

The present invention can control pests.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The compound of the present invention (hereinafter, sometimes referredto as “the present compound”) is a tetrazolinone compound of a formula(1):

A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1):

[wherein

Q represents a group selected from the following group: Q1, Q2, Q3 orQ4:

R¹, R², R³ and R¹¹ represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, ahydroxy group, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group,a C1-C8 haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, C1-C6haloalkylthio group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a pentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or anC3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more groups selectedfrom Group P¹;

R⁴ and R⁵ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4 alkynyl group, a C2-C4haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkythio group, anC1-C4 alkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C4haloalkylthio group, a C1-C4 haloalkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C4haloalkylsulfonyl group, an C1-C6 alkylamino group, a C1-C6haloalkylamino group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group;

R⁷, R⁸ and R⁹ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group or an C1-C3 alkoxy group;

R¹⁰ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, aC2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group or a C3-C5halocycloalkyl group;

X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;

A¹ and A³ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxygroup, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group,an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthiogroup, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, anC1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl group, apentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹, or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹;

A², Z¹ and Z⁴ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, anamino group, an C3-C6 alkenyl group, C3-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group, a C3-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6halocycloalkylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C2-C8haloalkylaminosulfonyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or aC3-C6 cycloakyl group optionally having one or more groups selected fromGroup P¹;

Y¹, Y², Y³, Z² and Z³ represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, ahydroxy group, a thiol group, an aldehyde group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group,a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C3-C6alkenyloxy group, a C3-C6 haloalkenyloxy group, an C3-C6 alkynyloxygroup, a C3-C6 haloalkynyloxy group, an C3-C6 alkenylthio group, anC3-C6 alkynylthio group, a C3-C6 haloalkenylthio group, a C3-C6haloalkynylthio group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8 haloalkylaminogroup, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthio group, an C1-C6alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6 haloakylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminosulfonyl group, a pentaflurosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an aminocarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹ or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹; or

Y¹ and Y² may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, said saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more substituents selected from GroupP¹; or

Y² and Y³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, said saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more substituents selected from GroupP¹; or

Z¹ and Z² may combine each other together with the carbon atom ornitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a five-, six- orseven-membered saturated ring, said the saturated ring may optionallycontain one or more oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfur atoms as thering-constituent atom, and the saturated ring may optionally have one ormore substituents selected from Group P¹); or

Z² and Z³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom ornitrogen atom to which they are attached to form a five-, six- orseven-membered saturated ring, said saturated ring may optionallycontain one or more oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfur atoms as thering-constituent atom, and the saturated ring may optionally have one ormore substituents selected from Group P¹); and

Group P¹: a group consisting of a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C4 alkoxy group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C1-C4haloalkylthio group].

Also, in the present invention a tetrazolinone compound represented by aformula (2):

[wherein

R¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom, a trifluoromethyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;

R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, an difluoromethoxy group, an ethynylgroup or a methylthio group; and

R¹² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C1-C6 halocycloalkyl group]

is also included, which is used in a preparation of the present compoundand has an excellent efficacy for controlling pests.

Hereinafter, the present invention is explained in detail.

The substituent to be used herein is specifically described below.

The term “halogen atom” includes, for example, a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C6 alkyl group” represents a straight or branched alkylgroup of one to six carbon atoms, and includes, for example, a methylgroup, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a butylgroup, an isobutyl group, a sec-butyl group, a tert-butyl group, apentyl group and a hexyl group.

The term “C1-C4 alkyl group” represents a straight or branched alkylgroup of one to four carbon atoms, and includes, for example, a methylgroup, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a butylgroup, an isobutyl group, a sec-butyl group and a tert-butyl group.

The term “C1-C3 alkyl group” includes, for example, a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group and an isopropyl group.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, amonofluoromethyl group, a monochloromethyl group, a dichloromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, trichloromethylgroup, a tribromomethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethyl group, a pentafluoroethyl group, achlorofluoromethyl group, a dichlorofluoromethyl group, achlorodifluoromethyl group, a 2,2-difluoroethyl group, a2-chloro-2-fluoroethyl group, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl group, a2,2-dichloro-2-fluoroethyl group, a 2-fluoropropyl group, a3-fluoropropyl group, a 2,2-difluoropropyl group, a3,3,3-trifluoropropyl group, a 3-(fluoromethyl)-2-fluoroethyl group,4-fluorobutyl group, and a 2,2-difluorohexyl group. The halogen atomthat can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C4 haloalkyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C4 alkyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, amonofluoromethyl group, a monochloromethyl group, a dichloromethylgroup, difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a trichloromethylgroup, a tribromomethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethyl group, pentafluoroethyl group, a chlorofluoromethylgroup, a dichlorofluoromethyl group, a chlorodifluoromethyl group, a2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2-chloro-2-fluoroethyl group, a2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2-dichloro-2-fluoroethyl group, a2-fluoropropyl group, a 3-fluoropropyl group, a 2,2-difluoropropylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl group, a 3-(fluoromethyl)-2-fluoroethylgroup, and a 4-fluorobutyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C3 haloalkyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C3 alkyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, achloromethyl group, a dichloromethyl group, a fluoromethyl group, adifluoromethyl group, chlorofluoromethyl group, a dichlorofluoromethylgroup, a chlorodifluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, atrichloromethyl group, a tribromomethyl group, a 2-fluoroethyl group, a2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a 2-chloroethylgroup, a 2,2-dichioroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethyl group, apentafluoroethyl group, pentachioroethyl group, a 2-chloro-2-fluoroethylgroup, a 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2-fluoropropyl group, a3-fluoropropyl group, a 2,2-difluoropropyl group, a 2,3-difluoropropylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl group, a heptafluoropropyl group and a1-(fluoromethyl)-fluoroethyl group.

The term “C3-C6 cycloalkyl group” represents a cyclic alkyl group ofthree to six carbon atoms, and encompasses a cycloalkyl group having analkyl group, and includes, for example, a cyclopropyl group, acyclobutyl group, cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a1-methylcyclopropyl group, a 2-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl group and a 2,3-dimethylcyclopropyl group.

The term “C3-C5 cycloalkyl group” represents cyclic alkyl group of threeto five carbon atoms, and encompasses a cycloalkyl group having an alkylgroup, and includes, for example, a cyclopropyl group, a cyclobutylgroup, a cyclopentyl group, a 1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2-methylcyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl group and a2,3-dimethylcyclopropyl group.

The term “C3-C4 cycloalkyl group” represents cyclic alkyl group of threeto four carbon atoms, and encompasses a cycloalkyl group having an alkylgroup, and includes, for example, a cyclopropyl group, a cyclobutylgroup and a 1-methylcyclopropyl group.

The term “C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group” represents a methyl group havinga cyclic alkyl of four to seven carbon atoms, and the cyclic alkyl groupmay further optionally contain alkyl group(s), and the number of carbonatom of the cycloalkylmethyl group is four to seven. The C4-C7cycloalkyl group includes, for example, a cyclopropylmethyl group, acyclobutylmethyl group, a cyclopentylmethyl group, a cyclohexylmethylgroup, a 1-methylcyclopropylmethyl group, 2-methylcyclopropylmethylgroup and a 2,2-dimethylcyclopropylmethyl group.

The term “C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the C3-C6 cycloalkyl group is substitutedwith a halogen atom, and includes, for example a 1-fluorocyclopropylgroup, a 2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropyl group,1-chlorocyclopropyl group, a 2-chloro-2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dibromocyclopropyl group, a2,2-difluoro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichloro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a 1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclopropylgroup, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutyl group, a 1-fluorocyclobutylgroup, a 1-chlorocyclobutyl group, a 2-chlorocyclopentyl group, a3-chlorocyclopentyl group, a 3,3-difluorocyclopentyl group, a1-fluorocyclohexyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclohexyl group, a3,3-difluorocyclohexyl group and a 4,4-difluorocyclohexyl group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C5 halocycloalkyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the C3-C5 cycloalkyl group is substitutedwith a halogen atom, and includes, for example a 1-fluorocyclopropylgroup, a 2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropyl group, a1-chlorocyclopropyl group, a 2-chloro-2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dibromocyclopropyl group, a2,2-difluoro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichloro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a 1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclopropylgroup, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutyl group, a 2-chlorocyclopentylgroup and a 3-chlorocyclopentyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C4 halocycloalkyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the C3-C4 cycloalkyl group is substitutedwith a halogen atom, and includes, for example a 2-fluorocyclopropylgroup, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropyl group, a 2-chloro-2-fluorocyclopropylgroup, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dibromocyclopropyl group,a 2,2-difluoro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichloro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a 1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclopropylgroup, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutyl group and a2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C2-C6 alkenyl group” represents a straight or branched alkenylgroup of two to six carbon atoms, and includes, for example, a vinylgroup, a 1-propenyl group, an isopropenyl group, a 2-propenyl group, a1-butenyl group, a 1-methyl-1-propenyl group, a 2-butenyl group, a1-methyl-2-propenyl group, a 3-butenyl group, a 2-methyl-1-propenylgroup, a 2-methyl-2-propenyl group, a 1,3-butadienyl group, a 1-pentenylgroup, an 1-ethyl-2-propenyl group, a 2-pentenyl group, a1-methyl-1-butenyl group, a 3-pentenyl group, a 1-methyl-2-butenylgroup, a 4-pentenyl group, a 1-methyl-3-butenyl group, a3-methyl-1-butenyl group, a 1,2-dimethyl-2-propenyl group, a1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyl group, a 2-methyl-2-butenyl group, a3-methyl-2-butenyl group, a 1,2-dimethyl-1-propenyl group, a2-methyl-3-butenyl group, a 3-methyl-3-butenyl group, a 1,3-pentadienylgroup, a 1-vinyl-2-propenyl group, a 1-hexenyl group and a 5-hexenylgroup.

A term “C2-C6 haloalkenyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C2-C6 alkenyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a2-chlorovinyl group, a 2-bromovinyl group, an 2-iodovinyl group, a3-chloro-2-propenyl group, 3-bromo-2-propenyl group, a1-chloromethylvinyl group, a 2-bromo-1-methylvinyl group, a1-trifluoromethylvinyl group, a 3,3,3-trichloro-1-propenyl group, a3-bromo-3,3-difluoro-1-propenyl group, a 2,3,3,3-tetrachloro-1-propenylgroup, a 1-trifluoromethyl-2,2-difluorovinyl group, a2-chloro-2-propenyl group, a 3,3-difluoro-2-propenyl group, a2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenyl group, a4-bromo-3-chloro-3,4,4-trifluoro-1-butenyl group, a1-bromomethyl-2-propenyl group, a 3-chloro-2-butenyl group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyl group, a 4-bromo-4,4-difluoro-2-butenyl group,a 3-bromo-3-butenyl group, a 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyl group, a3,4,4-tribromo-3-butenyl group, a 3-bromo-2-methyl-2-propenyl group, a3,3-difluoro-2-methyl-2-propenyl group, a3,3,3-trifluoro-2-methyl-1-propenyl group, a3-chloro-4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyl group, a3,3,3-trifluoro-1-methyl-1-propenyl group, a3,4,4-trifluoro-1,3-butadienyl group, a 3,4-dibromo-1-pentenyl group, a4,4-difluoro-3-methyl-3-butenyl group, a3,3,4,4,5,5,5-heptafluoro-1-pentenyl group, a 5,5-difluoro-4-pentenylgroup, a 4,5,5-trifluoro-4-pentenyl group,3,4,4,4-tetrafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butenyl group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methyl-2-butenyl group, a3,5,5-trifluoro-2,4-pentadienyl group, a4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-2-hexenyl group, a3,4,4,5,5,5-hexafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-pentenyl group, a4,5,5,5-tetrafluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyl group and a5-bromo-4,5,5-trifluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyl group. The halogenatom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorineatom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkenyl group” represents a straight or branched alkenylgroup of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, for example, a2-propenyl group, a 2-butenyl group, a 1-methyl-2-propenyl group, a3-butenyl group, a 2-methyl-2-propenyl group, an 1-ethyl-2-propenylgroup, a 2-pentenyl group, a 3-pentenyl group, a 1-methyl-2-butenylgroup, a 4-pentenyl group, a 1-methyl-3-butenyl group, a1,2-dimethyl-2-propenyl group, a 1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyl group, a2-methyl-2-butenyl group, a 3-methyl-2-butenyl group, a2-methyl-3-butenyl group, a 3-methyl-3-butenyl group, a1-vinyl-2-propenyl group, a 2-hexenyl group, a 3-hexenyl group, a4-hexenyl group and a 5-hexenyl group.

A term “C3-C6 haloalkenyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkenyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-2-propenyl group, a 3-bromo-2-propenyl group, a2-chloro-2-propenyl group, a 3,3-difluoro-2-propenyl group, a2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenyl group, a 1-bromomethyl-2-propenyl group, a3-chloro-2-butenyl group, a 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyl group, a4-bromo-4,4-difluoro-2-butenyl group, a 3-bromo-3-butenyl group, a3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyl group, a 3,4,4-tribromo-3-butenyl group, a3-bromo-2-methyl-2-propenyl group, 3,3-difluoro-2-methyl-2-propenylgroup, a 3-chloro-4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyl group, a3,4-dibromo-1-pentenyl group, a 4,4-difluoro-3-methyl-3-butenyl group, a5,5-difluoro-4-pentenyl group, a 4,5,5-trifluoro-4-pentenyl group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methyl-2-butenyl group, a3,5,5-trifluoro-2,4-pentadienyl group, a4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-2-hexenyl group, a4,5,5,5-tetrafluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyl group and a5-bromo-4,5,5-trifluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyl group. The halogenatom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorineatom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C2-C3 alkenyl group” includes, for example, a vinyl group, a1-propenyl group, an isopropenyl group and a 2-propenyl group.

A term “C2-C3 haloalkenyl group” represents a group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C2-C3 alkenyl group issubstituted with, a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a2-chlorovinyl group, a 2-bromovinyl group, an 2-iodovinyl group, a3-chloro-propenyl group, 3-bromo-2-propenyl group, a 1-chloromethylvinylgroup, a 2-bromo-1-methylvinyl group, a 1-trifluoromethylvinyl group, a3,3,3-trichloro-1-propenyl group, a 3-bromo-3,3-difluoro-1-propenylgroup, a 2,3,3,3 tetrachloro-1-propenyl group, a1-trifluoromethyl-2,2-difluorovinyl group, a 2-chloro-2-propenyl group,a 3,3-difluoro-2-propenyl group and a 2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenyl group.

The term “C2-C6 alkynyl group” represents an alkynyl group of two to sixcarbon atoms which may be straight or branched and includes, forexample, an ethynyl group, a propargyl group, a 1-butyne-3-yl group, a3-methyl-1-butyne-3-yl group, a 2-butynyl group, a 3-butynyl group, a2-pentynyl group, a 3-pentynyl group, a 4-pentynyl group, a 1-hexynylgroup and a 5-hexynyl group.

The term “C2-C6 haloalkynyl group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C2-C6 alkynyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, afluoroethynyl group, a 3-fluoro-2-propynyl group, a 3-chloro-2-propynylgroup, 3-bromo-2-propynyl group, an 3-iodo-2-propynyl group, a3-chloro-1-propynyl group, a 5-chloro-4-pentynyl group, a3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propynyl group, a 3,3-difluoro-1-propynyl group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butynyl group, a perfluoro-2-butynyl group, aperfluoro-2-pentynyl group, a perfluoro-3-pentynyl group and aperfluoro-1-hexynyl group. The halogen atom that can be substituted fora hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkynyl group” represents an alkynyl group of three tosix carbon atoms which may be straight or branched, and includes, forexample, a 2-propynyl group, 1-butyne-3-yl group, a3-methyl-1-butyne-3-yl group, a 2-butynyl group, a 3-butynyl group, a2-pentynyl group, a 3-pentynyl group, a 4-pentynyl group, a 1-hexynylgroup and a 5-hexynyl group. The halogen atom that can be substitutedfor a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 haloalkynyl group” represents group wherein at least onehydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkynyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-2-propynyl group, a 3-bromo-2-propynyl group, an3-iodo-2-propynyl group, a 5-chloro-4-pentynyl group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butynyl group, a perfluoro-2-butynyl group, aperfluoro-2-pentynyl group and a perfluoro-3-pentynyl group. The halogenatom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorineatom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C4 alkynyl group” includes, for example, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group and a 3-butynyl group.

The term “C2-C3 alkynyl group” includes, for example, an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group and a 2-propynyl group.

The term “C2-C4 alkynyl group” includes, for example, an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 1-butynyl group and a2-butynyl group.

The term “C2-C4 haloalkynyl group” includes, for example,3,3,3-trifluoropropynyl group, a 3,3-difluoropropynyl group, a3,3,3-trifluorobutynyl group, 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butynyl group and a3,3-difluoro-butynyl group.

The term “C2-C3 haloalkynyl group” includes, for example, afluoroethynyl group, a 3-fluoro-2-propynyl group, a 3-chloro-2-propynylgroup, a 3-bromo-2-propynyl group, an 3-iodo-2-propynyl group, a3-chloro-1-propynyl group, a 3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propynyl group and a3,3-difluoro-1-propynyl group.

The term “C1-C6 alkoxy group” represents an alkoxy group of one to sixcarbon atoms which may be straight or branched, and includes, forexample, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a propyloxy group, anisopropyloxy group, a butyloxy group, an isobutyloxy group, asec-butyloxy group, a tert-butyloxy group, a pentyloxy group, anisoamyloxy group, a neopentyloxy group, a 2-pentyloxy group, a3-pentyloxy group, a 2-methylbutyloxy group, a hexyloxy group, anisohexyloxy group, a 3-methylpentyloxy group and a 4-methylpentyloxygroup.

The term “C1-C4 alkoxy group” represents an alkoxy group of one to fourcarbon atoms which may be straight or branched, and includes, forexample, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a propyloxy group, anisopropyloxy group, a butyloxy group, an isobutyloxy group, asec-butyloxy group and a tert-butyloxy group.

The term “C1-C3 alkoxy group” includes, for example, a methoxy group, anethoxy group, a propyloxy group and an isopropyloxy group.

The term “C1-C2 alkoxy group” includes, for example, a methoxy group andan ethoxy group.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkoxy group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C6 alkoxy group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethoxy group, a trichloromethoxy group, a chloromethoxy group,a dichloromethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group,a chlorofluoromethoxy group, a dichlorofluoromethoxy group, achlorodifluoromethoxy group, pentafluoroethoxy group, apentachloroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethoxy group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethoxy group, a2,2,2-triiodoethoxy group, a 2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloroethoxygroup, a 2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloro-2-fluoroethoxy group, a2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a heptafluoropropoxy group, aheptachloropropoxy group, a heptabromopropoxy group, a heptaiodopropoxygroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group, a 3,3,3-trichloropropoxy group, a3,3,3-tribromopropoxy group, a 3,3,3-triiodopropoxy group, a2-fluoropropoxy group, a 3-fluoropropoxy group, a 2,2-difluoropropoxygroup, a 2,3-difluoropropoxy group, a 2-chloropropoxy group, a3-chloropropoxy group, a 2,3-dichloropropoxy group, a 2-bromopropoxygroup, a 3-bromopropoxy group, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group, anonafluorobutoxy group, a nonachlorobutoxy group, a nonabromobutoxygroup, nonaiodobutoxy group, a perfluoropentyloxy group, aperchloropentyloxy group, a perbromopentyloxy group, a perfluorohexyloxygroup, perchlorohexyloxy group, a perbromohexyloxy group and aperiodohexyloxy group. The halogen atom that can be substituted for ahydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atomand an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C4 haloalkoxy group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C4 alkoxy group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethoxy group, a trichloromethoxy group, a chloromethoxy group,a dichloromethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group,a chlorofluoromethoxy group, a dichlorofluoromethoxy group, achlorodifluoromethoxy group, a pentafluoroethoxy group, apentachloroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethoxy group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethoxy group, a2,2,2-triiodoethoxy group, a 2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloroethoxygroup, a 2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a2-chloro-2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethoxy group, aheptafluoropropoxy group, a heptachloropropoxy group, aheptabromopropoxy group, a heptaiodopropoxy group, a3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group, a 3,3,3-trichloropropoxy group, a3,3,3-tribromopropoxy group, a 3,3,3-triiodopropoxy group,2-fluoropropoxy group, a 3-fluoropropoxy group, a 2,2-difluoropropoxygroup, a 2,3-difluoropropoxy group, a 2-chloropropoxy group, a3-chloropropoxy group, a 2,3-dichloropropoxy group, a 2-bromopropoxygroup, a 3-bromopropoxy group, a 2,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group, anonafluorobutoxy group, a nonachlorobutoxy group, a nonabromobutoxygroup and a nonaiodobutoxy group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C3 haloalkoxy group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C3 alkoxy group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethoxy group, a trichloromethoxy group, a chloromethoxy group,a dichloromethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group,a chlorofluoromethoxy group, dichlorofluoromethoxy group, achlorodifluoromethoxy group, a pentafluoroethoxy group, apentachloroethoxy group, 2,2,2-trichloroethoxy group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethoxy group, a2,2,2-triiodoethoxy group, a 2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloroethoxygroup, a 2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a2-chloro-2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethoxy group, aheptafluoropropoxy group, a heptachloropropoxy group, aheptabromopropoxy group, a heptaiodopropoxy group, a3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group, a 3,3,3-trichloropropoxy group, a3,3,3-tribromopropoxy group, a 3,3,3-triiodopropoxy group, a2-fluoropropoxy group, a 3-fluoropropoxy group, a 2,2-difluoropropoxygroup, a 2,3-difluoropropoxy group, a 2-chloropropoxy group, a3-chloropropoxy group, a 2,3-dichloropropoxy group, a 2-bromopropoxygroup, a 3-bromopropoxy group and a 3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C2 haloalkoxy group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of, the straight or branched C1-C2 alkoxy group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethoxy group, a trichloromethoxy group, a chloromethoxy group,a dichloromethoxy group, a fluoromethoxy group, a difluoromethoxy group,a chlorofluoromethoxy group, dichlorofluoromethoxy group, achlorodifluoromethoxy group, a pentafluoroethoxy group, apentachloroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethoxy group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethoxy group, a2,2,2-triiodoethoxy group, a 2-fluoroethoxy group, a 2-chloroethoxygroup, a 2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a2-chloro-2-fluoroethoxy group and a 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethoxy group.The halogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C6 alkylthio group” represents an alkylthio group of one tosix carbon atoms which may be straight or branched, and includes, forexample, a methylthio group, an ethylthio group, a propylthio group, anisopropylthio group, a butylthio group, a sec-butylthio group, atert-butylthio group, a pentylthio group, an isopentylthio group, aneopentylthio group, a hexylthio group, an isohexylthio group and asec-hexylthio group.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkylthio group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C6 alkylthio group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, amonofluoromethylthio group, a difluoromethylthio group,trifluoromethylthio group, a trichloromethylthio group, atribromomethylthio group, a triiodomethylthio group, achlorofluoromethylthio group, a pentafluoroethylthio group, apentachloroethylthio group, a pentabromoethylthio group, apentaiodoethylthio group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethylthio group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethylthio group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylthio group, a2,2,2-triiodoethylthio group, a 2,2-difluoroethylthio group, aheptafluoropropylthio group, a heptachloropropylthio group, aheptabromopropylthio group, a heptaiodopropylthio group, a3,3,3-trifluoropropylthio group, a 3,3,3-trichloropropylthio group, a3,3,3-tribromopropylthio group, a 3,3,3-triiodopropylthio group, a2,2-difluoropropylthio group, a 2,3,3-trifluoropropylthio group, anonafluorobutylthio group, a nonachlorobutylthio group, anonabromobutylthio group, a nonaiodobutylthio group, aperfluoropentylthio group, a perchloropentylthio group, aperbromopentylthio group, a perfluorohexylthio group, aperchlorohexylthio group, a perbromohexylthio group and aperiodohexylthio group. The halogen atom that can be substituted for ahydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atomand an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C4 alkylthio group” includes, for example, a methylthiogroup, an ethylthio group, a propylthio group, an isopropylthio group, abutylthio group, an isobutylthio group and a tert-butylthio group.

The term “C1-C2 alkylthio group” includes, for example, a methylthiogroup and an ethylthio group.

The term “C1-C4 haloalkylthio group” represents a group wherein at leastone hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C4 alkylthio group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example,monofluoromethylthio group, a difluoromethylthio group, atrifluoromethylthio group, a trichloromethylthio group, atribromomethylthio group, a triiodomethylthio group, achlorofluoromethylthio group, a pentafluoroethylthio group, apentachloroethylthio group, a pentabromoethylthio group, apentaiodoethylthio group, a 2,2,2-trichloroethylthio group,2,2,2-trifluoroethylthio group, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylthio group, a2,2,2-triiodoethylthio group and a 2,2-difluoroethylthio group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkenyloxy group” represents a straight or branchedalkenyloxy group of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a 2-propenyloxy group, a 2-butenyloxy group, a1-methyl-2-propenyloxy group, a 3-butenyloxy group, a2-methyl-2-propenyloxy group, a 2-pentenyloxy group, a 3-pentenyloxygroup, a 4-pentenyloxy group, a 1-methyl-3-butenyloxy group, a1,2-dimethyl-2-propenyloxy group, a 1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyloxy group, a2-methyl-2-butenyloxy group, a 3-methyl-2-butenyloxy group, a2-methyl-3-butenyloxy group, a 3-methyl-3-butenyloxy group, a1-vinyl-2-propenyloxy group and a 5-hexenyloxy group.

The term “C3-C6 haloalkenyloxy group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkenyloxygroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-2-propenyloxy group, a 3-bromo-2-propenyloxy group, a3-bromo-3,3-difluoro-1-propenyloxy group, a2,3,3,3-tetrachloro-1-propenyloxy group, a 2-chloro-2-propenyloxy group,a 3,3-difluoro-2-propenyloxy group, a 2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenyloxygroup, a 3,3-dichloro-2-propenyloxy group, a 3,3-dibromo-2-propenyloxygroup, a 3-fluoro-3-chloro-2-propenyloxy group,4-bromo-3-chloro-3,4,4-trifluoro-1-butenyloxy group, a1-bromomethyl-2-propenyloxy group, a 3-chloro-2-butenyloxy group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyloxy group, a 4-bromo-4,4-difluoro-2-butenyloxygroup, a 3-bromo-3-butenyloxy group, a 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyloxygroup, a 3,4,4-tribromo-3-butenyloxy group, a3-bromo-2-methyl-2-propenyloxy group, a3,3-difluoro-2-methyl-2-propenyloxy group, a3-chloro-4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenyloxy group, a4,4-difluoro-3-methyl-3-butenyloxy group, a 5,5-difluoro-4-pentenyloxygroup, a 4,5,5-trifluoro-4-pentenyloxy group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methyl-2-butenyloxy group, a3,5,5-trifluoro-2,4-pentadienyloxy group, a4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-2-hexenyloxy group,4,5,5,5-tetrafluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyloxy group and a5-bromo-4,5,5-trifluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenyloxy group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkynyloxy group” represents a straight or branchedalkynyloxy group of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a 2-propynyloxy group, a 1-butyne-3-yloxy group, a3-methyl-1-butyne-3-yloxy group, a 2-butynyloxy group, a 3-butynyloxygroup, a 2-penthynyloxy group, a 3-penthynyloxy group, a penthynyloxygroup and a 5-hexynyloxy group.

The term “C3-C6 haloalkynyloxy group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkynyloxygroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-2-propynyloxy group, a 3-bromo-2-propynyloxy group, an3-iodo-2-propynyloxy group, a 5-chloro-4-pentynyloxy group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butynyloxy group, a perfluoro-2-butynyloxy group, aperfluoro-3-butynyloxy group, a perfluoro-2-pentynyloxy group,perfluoro-3-pentynyloxy group, a perfluoro-4-pentynyloxy group and aperfluoro-5-hexynyloxy group. The halogen atom that can be substitutedfor a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkenylthio group” represents a straight or branchedalkenylthio group of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a 2-propenylthio group, a 2-butenylthio group, a1-methyl-2-propenylthio group, a 3-butenylthio group, a2-methyl-2-propenylthio group, a 2-pentenylthio group, a 3-pentenylthiogroup, a 4-pentenylthio group, a 1-methyl-3-butenylthio group, a1,2-dimethyl-2-propenylthio group, a 1,1-dimethyl-2-propenylthio group,a 2-methyl-2-butenylthio group, a 3-methyl-2-butenylthio group, a2-methyl-3-butenylthio group, a 3-methyl-3-butenylthio group, a1-vinyl-2-propenylthio group and a 5-hexenylthio group.

The term “C3-C6 haloalkenythio group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkynythiogroup is substituted with halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-propenylthio group, a 3-bromo-2-propenylthio group, a3-bromo-3,3-difluoro-1-propenylthio group, a2,3,3,3-tetrachloro-1-propenylthio group, a 2-chloro-2-propenylthiogroup, a 3,3-difluoro-2-propenylthio group, a2,3,3-trichloro-2-propenylthio group, a 3,3-dichloro-2-propenylthiogroup, a 3,3-dibromo-2-propenylthio group, a3-fluoro-3-chloro-2-propenylthio group, a4-bromo-3-chloro-3,4,4-trifluoro-1-butenylthio group, a1-bromomethyl-2-propenylthio group, a 3-chloro-2-butenylthio group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenylthio group, a4-bromo-4,4-difluoro-2-butenylthio group, a 3-bromo-3-butenylthio group,a 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenylthio group, a 3,4,4-tribromo-3-butenylthiogroup, a 3-bromo-2-methyl-2-propenylthio group, a3,3-difluoro-2-methyl-2-propenylthio group, a3-chloro-4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butenylthio group, a4,4-difluoro-3-methyl-3-butenylthio group, a 5,5-difluoro-4-pentenylthiogroup, a 4,5,5-trifluoro-4-pentenylthio group, a4,4,4-trifluoromethyl-3-methyl-2-butenylthio group,3,5,5-trifluoro-2,4-pentadienylthio group, a4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-2-hexenylthio group, a4,5,5,5-tetrafluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenylthio group and a5-bromo-4,5,5-trifluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-pentenylthio group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 alkynythio group” represents a straight or branchedalkynylthio group of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a propargylthio group, a 1-butyne-3-ylthio group, a3-methyl-1-butyne-3-ylthio group, a 2-butynylthio group, a 3-butynylthiogroup, a 2-pentynylthio group, a 3-pentynylthio group, a 4-pentynylthiogroup and a 5-hexynylthio group.

The term of “C3-C6 haloalkynythio group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C3-C6 alkynythiogroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a3-chloro-2-propynylthio group, a 3-bromo-2-propynylthio group, an3-iodo-2-propynylthio group, a 5-chloro-4-pentynylthio group, a4,4,4-trifluoro-2-butynylthio group, a perfluoro-2-butynylthio group, aperfluoro-3-butynylthio group, a perfluoro-2-pentynylthio group, aperfluoro-3-pentynylthio group, a perfluoro-4-pentynylthio group and aperfluoro-5-hexynylthio group. The halogen atom that can be substitutedfor a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C8 alkylamino group” represents an amino group having thestraight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group wherein one or two hydrogenatom(s) on the nitrogen atom of the alkyl group is substituted with thestraight and/or branched C1-C4 alkyl group which may be same ordifferent from each other, and includes, for example, methylamino group,an ethylamino group, a propylamino group, an isopropylamino group, aN,N-dimethylamino group, a N,N-diethylamino group, anN-ethyl-N-methylamino group, a butylamino group, a pentylamino group, ahexylamino group, a N,N-dibutylamino group and aN-sec-butyl-N-methylamino group.

The term “C1-C6 alkylamino group” represents an amino group containingthe straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl group and includes, for example, aN-methylamino group, an N-ethylamino group, a N-propylamino group, anN-isopropylamino group, a N,N-dimethylamino group, a N,N-diethylaminogroup, an N-ethyl-N-methylamino group, a N-butylamino group, aN-pentylamino group, a N-hexylamino group, a N,N-dibutylamino group anda N-sec-butyl-N-methylamino group.

The term “C1-C8 haloalkylamino group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the C1-C8 alkylamino group is substitutedwith a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a N-trifluoroethylaminogroup, a N,N-di-trifluoroethylamino group, a N,N-di-trichloroethylaminogroup and a N-pentafluoropropylamino group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkylamino group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the C1-C6 alkylamino group is substitutedwith a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a N-trifluoroethylaminogroup, N,N-di-trifluoroethylamino group, a N,N-di-trichloroethylaminogroup and a N-pentafluoropropylamino group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group” represents an alkylcarbonyl groupof two to six carbon atoms having a straight or branched C1-C5 alkylgroup, and includes, for example, a methylcarbonyl group, anethylcarbonyl group, a propylcarbonyl group, an isopropylcarbonyl group,a pivaloyl group, a butylcarbonyl group and a pentylcarbonyl group.

The term “C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group” represents an alkoxycarbonyl groupof two to six carbon atoms having a straight or branched C1-C5 alkylgroup, and includes, for example, a methoxycarbonyl group, anethoxycarbonyl group, a propyloxycarbonyl group, an isopropyloxycarbonylgroup, a butyloxycarbonyl group, an isobutyloxycarbonyl group, asec-butyloxycarbonyl group, a tert-butyloxycarbonyl group, apentyloxycarbonyl group, an isoamyloxycarbonyl group, aneopentyloxycarbonyl group, a 2-pentyloxycarbonyl group,3-pentyloxycarbonyl group and a 2-methylbutyloxycarbonyl group.

The term “C2-C8 alkylaminocarbonyl group” represents an aminocarbonylgroup having the straight or branched C1-C7 alkylamino group wherein oneor two hydrogen atom(s) on the nitrogen atom of the alkyl group issubstituted with the straight and/or branched C1-C4 alkyl group whichmay be same or different from each other, and includes, for example, amethylaminocarbonyl group, an ethylaminocarbonyl group, apropylaminocarbonyl group, an isopropylaminocarbonyl group, abutylaminocarbonyl group, a N,N-dimethylaminocarbonyl group, aN,N-diethylaminocarbonyl group, a N,N-dipropylaminocarbonyl group and aN,N-diisopropylaminocarbonyl group.

The term “C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group” represents a trialkylsilyl group ofthree to nine carbon atoms having a straight or branched C3-C9 trialkylgroup, and includes, for example, a trimethylsilyl group, atert-butyldimethylsilyl group, triethylsilyl group, anisopropyldimethylsilyl group and a triisopropylsilyl group.

The term “C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group” represents an alkylsulfonyl grouphaving a straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl group, and includes, forexample, a methylsulfonyl group, an ethylsulfonyl group, apropylsulfonyl group, an isopropylsulfonyl group, a butylsulfonyl group,an isobutylsulfonyl group, a sec-butylsulfonyl group, a pentylsulfonylgroup, an isoamylsulfonyl group, a neopentylsulfonyl group, a2-pentylsulfonyl group, pentylsulfonyl group, a 2-methylbutylsulfonylgroup, a hexylsulfonyl group, an isohexylsulfonyl group, a3-methylpentylsulfonyl group and a 4-methylpentylsulfonyl group.

The term “C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl group” represents an alkylsulfonyl grouphaving a straight or branched C1-C4 alkyl group, and includes, forexample, a methylsulfonyl group, an ethylsulfonyl group, apropylsulfonyl group and an isopropylsulfonyl group.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C6 alkylsulfonylgroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example,trifluoromethylsulfonyl group, a trichloromethylsulfonyl group, atribromomethylsulfonyl group, a triiodomethylsulfonyl group, apentafluoroethylsulfonyl group, a pentachloroethylsulfonyl group, apentabromoethylsulfonyl group, a pentaiodoethylsulfonyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethylsulfonyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonylgroup, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylsulfonyl group, a 2,2,2-triiodoethylsulfonylgroup, a heptafluoropropylsulfonyl group, a heptachloropropylsulfonylgroup, a heptabromopropylsulfonyl group, a heptaiodopropylsulfonylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropylsulfonyl group, a3,3,3-trichloropropylsulfonyl group, a 3,3,3-tribromopropylsulfonylgroup, a 3,3,3-triiodopropylsulfonyl group, a nonafluorobutylsulfonylgroup, a nonachlorobutylsulfonyl group, a nonabromobutylsulfonyl group,a nonaiodobutylsulfonyl group, a perfluoropentylsulfonyl group, aperchloropentylsulfonyl group, perbromopentylsulfonyl group,perfluorohexylsulfonyl group, a perchlorohexylsulfonyl group, aperbromohexylsulfonyl group and a periodohexylsulfonyl group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C4 haloalkylsulfonyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C4 alkylsulfonylgroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethylsulfonyl group, a trichloromethylsulfonyl group, atribromomethylsulfonyl group, a triiodomethylsulfonyl group, apentafluoroethylsulfonyl group, a pentachloroethylsulfonyl group, apentabromoethylsulfonyl group, pentaiodoethylsulfonyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethylsulfonyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonylgroup, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylsulfonyl group, a 2,2,2-triiodoethylsulfonylgroup, heptafluoropropylsulfonyl group, a heptachloropropylsulfonylgroup, a heptabromopropylsulfonyl group, a heptaiodopropylsulfonylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropylsulfonyl group, a3,3,3-trichloropropylsulfonyl group, a 3,3,3-tribromopropylsulfonylgroup and a 3,3,3-triiodopropylsulfonyl group. The halogen atom that canbe substituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C3-C6 cycloalkylsulfonyl group” represents a cyclicalkylsulfonyl group of three to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a cyclopropylsulfonyl group, a cyclobutylsulfonyl group, acyclopentylsulfonyl group, a cyclohexylsulfonyl group, a1-methylcyclopropylsulfonyl group and a 2,2-dimethylcyclopropylsulfonylgroup.

The term “C3-C6 halocycloalkylsulfonyl group” represents a group whereinat least one hydrogen atom of the C3-C6 cyclic alkylsulfonyl group issubstituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, a2-fluorocyclopropylsulfonyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropylsulfonylgroup, a 2-chloro-2-fluorocyclopropylsulfonyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclopropylsulfonyl group, a 2,2-dibromocyclopropylsulfonylgroup, a 2,2-difluoro-1-methylcyclopropylsulfonyl group, a2,2-dichloro-1-methylcyclopropylsulfonyl group, a2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropylsulfonyl group, a1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclopropylsulfonyl group, a2,2,3,3-tetraflurocyclobutylsulfonyl group, a 2-chlorocyclohexylsulfonylgroup, a 4,4-difluorocyclohexylsulfonyl group and a4-chlorocycohexylsulfonyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C2-C8 alkylaminosulfonyl group” represents an aminosulfonylgroup having the straight or branched C2-C8 alkylamino group wherein oneor two hydrogen atom(s) on the nitrogen atom of the alkyl group issubstituted with the straight and/or branched C1-C4 alkyl group whichmay be same or different from each other, and includes, for example, amethylaminosulfonyl group, an ethylaminosulfonyl group, apropylaminosulfonyl group, an isopropylaminosulfonyl group, abutylaminosulfonyl group, a N,N-dimethylaminosulfonyl group, aN,N-diethylaminosulfonyl group, a N,N-dipropylaminosulfonyl group, aN,N-diisopropylaminosulfonyl group, a pentylaminosulfonyl group and ahexylaminosulfonyl group.

The term “C2-C8 haloalkylaminosulfonyl group” represents a group whereinat least one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C8alkylaminosulfonyl group is substituted with a halogen atom, andincludes, for example, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylaminosulfonyl group, aN,N-di-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)aminosulfonyl group, aN,N-di-(2,2,2-trichloroethyl)aminosulfonyl group and apentafluoropropylaminosulfonyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group” represents a straight or branchedalkylsulfinyl group of one to six carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a methylsulfinyl group, an ethylsulfinyl group, apropylsulfinyl group, an isopropylsulfinyl group, a butylsulfinyl group,an isobutylsulfinyl group, a sec-butylsulfinyl group, a pentylsulfinylgroup, an isoamylsulfinyl group, a neopentylsulfinyl group, a2-pentylsulfinyl group, a 3-pentylsulfinyl group, a2-methylbutylsulfinyl group, a hexylsulfinyl group, an isohexylsulfinylgroup, a 3-methylpentylsulfinyl group and a 4-methylpentylsulfinylgroup.

The term “C1-C4 alkylsulfinyl group” represents a straight or branchedalkylsulfinyl group of one to four carbon atoms, and includes, forexample, a methylsulfinyl group, an ethylsulfinyl group, apropylsulfinyl group, an isopropylsulfinyl group, butylsulfinyl group,an isobutylsulfinyl group and a sec-butylsulfinyl group.

The term “C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C6 alkylsulfinylgroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example, atrifluoromethylsulfinyl group, a trichloromethylsulfinyl group, atribromomethylsulfinyl group, a triiodomethylsulfinyl group, apentafluoroethylsulfinyl group, a pentachloroethylsulfinyl group, apentabromoethylsulfinyl group, a pentaiodoethylsulfinyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethylsulfinyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfinylgroup, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylsulfinyl group, a 2,2,2-triiodoethylsulfinylgroup, a heptafluoropropylsulfinyl group, heptachloropropylsulfinylgroup, a heptabromopropylsulfinyl group, a heptaiodopropylsulfinylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropylsulfinyl group, a3,3,3-trichloropropylsulfinyl group, a 3,3,3-tribromopropylsulfinylgroup, a 3,3,3-triiodopropylsulfinyl group, a nonafluorobutylsulfinylgroup, nonachlorobutylsulfinyl group, a nonabromobutylsulfinyl group, anonaiodobutylsulfinyl group, a perfluoropentylsulfinyl group, aperchloropentylsulfinyl group, a perbromopentylsulfinyl group, aperfluorohexylsulfinyl group, a perchlorohexylsulfinyl group, aperbromohexylsulfinyl group and a periodohexylsulfinyl group. Thehalogen atom that can be substituted for a hydrogen atom includes afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C4 haloalkylsulfinyl group” represents a group wherein atleast one hydrogen atom of the straight or branched C1-C4 alkylsulfinylgroup is substituted with a halogen atom, and includes, for example,trifluoromethylsulfinyl group, a trichloromethylsulfinyl group, atribromomethylsulfinyl group, a triiodomethylsulfinyl group, apentafluoroethylsulfinyl group, a pentachloroethylsulfinyl group,pentabromoethylsulfinyl group, a pentaiodoethylsulfinyl group,2,2,2-trichloroethylsulfinyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfinylgroup, a 2,2,2-tribromoethylsulfinyl group, 2,2,2-triiodoethylsulfinylgroup, a heptafluoropropylsulfinyl group, a heptachloropropylsulfinylgroup, a heptabromopropylsulfinyl group, a heptaiodopropylsulfinylgroup, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropylsulfinyl group, a3,3,3-trichloropropylsulfinyl group, a 3,3,3-tribromopropylsulfinylgroup, a 3,3,3-triiodopropylsulfinyl group, a nonafluorobutylsulfinylgroup, a nonachlorobutylsulfinyl group, a nonabromobutylsulfinyl groupand a nonaiodobutylsulfinyl group. The halogen atom that can besubstituted for a hydrogen atom includes a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

The term “C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more groupsselected from Group P¹” represents an C1-C6 alkyl group wherein ahydrogen atom being attached to the carbon atom may be optionallysubstituted with one or more atom or group selected from Group P¹, andwhen said C1-C6 alkyl group has two or more atoms or groups selectedfrom Group P¹, the atoms or groups selected from Group P¹ may be same ordifferent from each other.

Examples of the C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more groupsselected from Group P¹ includes trifluoromethyl group, a trichloromethylgroup, a tribromomethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a2,2,2-trichloroethyl group, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl group, adifluoromethyl group, a 2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 1,1-difluoroethylgroup, a pentafluoroethyl group, a heptafluoroisopropyl group, a1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl group, a 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropyl group, a2,2,3,3,3-pentafluorobutyl group, a cyclopropylmethyl group, acyclopropylethyl group, a cyclopropylpropyl group, a cyclopropylbutylgroup, a cyclopropylpentyl group, a cyclopropylhexyl group, acyclobutylmethyl group, a cyclobutylethyl group, a cyclobutylpropylgroup, a cyclobutylbutyl group, a cyclopentylmethyl group, acyclopentylethyl group, a cyclopentylpropyl group, a cyclohexylethylgroup, a cyclohexylpropyl group, a 1-fluorocyclopropylmethyl group, a1-fluorocyclopropylethyl group, a 1-fluorocyclopropylpropyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclopropylmethyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethylgroup, a 2,2-difluorocyclopropylpropyl group,pentafluorocyclopropylmethyl group, a pentafluorocyclopropylethyl group,a pentafluorocyclopropylpropyl group, a 1-chlorocyclopropylmethyl group,a 1-chlorocyclopropylethyl group, a 1-chlorocyclopropylpropyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclopropylmethyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopropylethylgroup, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopropylpropyl group, apentachlorocyclopropylmethyl group, a pentachlorocyclopropylethyl group,a pentachlorocyclopropylpropyl group, a fluorocyclobutylmethyl group, a1-fluorocyclobutylethyl group, a 1-fluorocyclobutylpropyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclobutylmethyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclobutylethyl group,a 2,2-difluorocyclobutylpropyl group, a 1-chlorocyclobutylmethyl group,a 1-chlorocyclobutylethyl group, a 1-chloroCyclobutylpropyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclobutylmethyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclobutylethyl group,a 2,2-dichlorocyclobutylpropyl group, a 1-fluorocyclopentylmethyl group,a 1-fluorocyclopentylethyl group, a 1-fluorocyclopentylpropyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclopentylmethyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclopentylethylgroup, a 2,2-difluorocyclopentylpropyl group, a3,3-difluorocyclopentylmethyl group, a 3,3-difluorocyclopentylethylgroup, a 3,3-difluorocyclopentylpropyl group, a1-chlorocyclopentylmethyl group, a 1-chlorocyclopentylethyl group, a1-chlorocyclopentylpropyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopentylmethyl group,a 2,2-dichlorocyclopentylethyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopentylpropylgroup, a 3,3-dichlorocyclopentylmethyl group, a3,3-dichlorocyclopentylethyl group, a 3,3-dichlorocyclopentylpropylgroup, a 1-fluorocyclohexylmethyl group, a 1-fluorocyclohexylethylgroup, a 1-fluorocyclohexylpropyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclohexylmethylgroup, a 2,2-difluorocyclohexylethyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclohexylpropyl group, a 3,3-difluorocyclohexylmethylgroup, a 3,3-difluorocyclohexylethyl group, a3,3-difluorocyclohexylpropyl group, a 4,4-difluorocyclohexylmethylgroup, a 4,4-difluorocyclohexylethyl group, a4,4-difluorocyclohexylpropyl group, a 1-chlorocyclohexylmethyl group, a1-chlorocyclohexylethyl group, a 1-dichlorocyclohexylmethyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclohexylethyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclohexylpropyl group,a 3,3-dichlorocyclohexylmethyl group, a 3,3-dichlorocyclohexylethylgroup, a 3,3-dichlorocyclohexylpropyl group, a methoxymethyl group, anethoxymethyl group, an isopropoxymethyl group, a tert-butoxymethylgroup, a 2-methoxyethyl group, an 2-ethoxyethyl group, a2-tert-butoxyethyl group, a 3-methoxypropyl group, an 3-ethoxypropylgroup, a trifluoromethoxymethyl group, a 2-trifluoromethoxyethyl group,a 3-trifluoromethoxypropyl group, a 4-trifluoromethoxybutyl group, adifluoromethoxymethyl group, a 2-difluoromethoxyethyl group, a2-pentafluoroethoxyethyl group, a 3-pentafluoroethoxypropyl group, a1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxymethyl group, a2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-ethyl group, a methylthiomethyl group, a2-methylthioethyl group, a 3-methylthiopropyl group, an ethylthiomethylgroup, an 2-ethylthioethyl group, an 3-ethylthiopropyl group, atert-butylthiomethyl group, a 2-(tert-butylthio)-ethyl group, a3-(tert-butylthio)-propyl group, a trifluoromethylthiomethyl group, a2-trifluoromethylthioethyl group, a trifluoromethylthiopropyl group, acyanomethyl group, a 2-cyanoethyl group, a 3-cyanopropyl group, a1-cyanoethyl group, a 2-cyano-2-methylethyl group and a2-cyano-2-methylpropyl group and the others.

The term “C3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more groupsselected from Group P¹” represents an C3-C6 cycloalkyl group wherein ahydrogen atom being attached to the carbon atom may be optionallysubstituted with one or more atom or group selected from Group P¹, andwhen said C3-C6 alkyl group has two or more atoms or groups selectedfrom Group P¹, the atoms or groups selected from Group P¹ may be same ordifferent from each other.

Examples f the C3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or moregroups selected from Group P¹ include a 1-fluorocyclopropyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclopropyl group, a 1-chloro-2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dibromocyclopropyl group, a2,2-difluoro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dichloro-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropyl group, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutylgroup, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclobutyl group, a 2-chlorocyclopentylgroup, 3-chlorocyclopentyl group, a 3,3-difluorocyclopentyl group, a1-fluorocyclohexyl group, a 2,2-difluorocyclohexyl group, a3,3-difluorocyclohexyl group, a 4,4-difluorocyclohexyl group, a1-cyclopropylcyclopropyl group, a 2-cyclopropylcyclopropyl group, a2,2-bis-cyclopropylcyclopropyl group, a 2,3-bis-cyclopropylcyclopropylgroup, a 1-cyclopropylcyclobutyl group, a 1-cyclobutylcyclobutyl group,a 2-cyclopropylcyclobutyl group, a 1-cyclopropylcyclopentyl group, a2-cyclopropylcyclopentyl group, a 1-(1-fluorocyclopropyl)-cyclopropylgroup, a 1-(2,2-difluorocyclopropyl)-cyclopropyl group, a1-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-cyclopropyl group, a1-(2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl)-cyclopropyl group, a 1-methoxycyclopropylgroup, a 1-methoxycyclobutyl group, a 1-methoxycyclopentyl group, a1-methoxycyclohexyl group, a 2-methoxycyclopropyl group, a2-methoxycyclobutyl group, a 2-methoxycyclopentyl group, a2-methoxycyclohexyl group, an 2-ethoxycyclopropyl group, an2-ethoxycyclobutyl group, an 2-ethoxycyclopentyl group, an2-ethoxycyclohexyl group, an 1-ethoxycyclopropyl group, an1-ethoxycyclobutyl group, an 1-ethoxycyclopentyl group, an1-ethoxycyclohexyl group, an 1-isopropoxycyclopropyl group, an1-isopropoxycyclobutyl group, an 1-isopropoxycyclopentyl group, an1-isopropoxycyclohexyl group, a 1-trifluoromethoxycyclopropyl group, a2-trifluoromethoxycyclopropyl group, a 1-difluoromethoxycyclopropylgroup, a 2-difluoromethoxycyclopropyl group, a1-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-cyclopropyl group, a2-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-cyclopropyl group, a 1-methylthiocyclopropylgroup, an 1-ethylthiocyclopropyl group, a 2-methylthiocyclopropyl group,an 2-ethylthiocyclopropyl group, a 1-trifluoromethylthiocyclopropylgroup, a 2-trifluoromethylthiocyclopropyl group, a 1-cyanocyclopropylgroup, a 2-cyanocyclopropyl group and a 2,2-dicyanocyclopropyl group andthe others.

Y¹ and Y² may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, and the saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more groups selected from Group P¹ assubstituent. Examples of Q1 include the following structures:

In terms of a convenience of production, preferred Q1 includes thefollowing structures:

More preferred Q1 includes the following structure:

Y² and Y³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, and the saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more groups selected from Group P¹ assubstituent. Examples of Q1 include the following structures:

In terms of a convenience of production, preferred Q1 includes thefollowing structures:

More preferred Q1 includes the following structure:

Z¹ and Z² may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, and the saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms or sulfur atoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturatedring may optionally have one or more groups selected from Group P¹ assubstituent. Examples of Q2 include the following structures:

In terms of a convenience of production, preferred Q2 includes thefollowing structures:

More preferred Q2 includes the following structures:

Z² and Z³ may combine each other together with the carbon atom to whichthey are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-membered saturatedring, and the saturated ring may optionally contain one or more oxygenatoms sulfur atoms or nitrogen atoms as the ring-constituent atom, andthe saturated ring may optionally have one or more substituents selectedfrom Group P¹ as substituent. Examples of Q2 include the followingstructures:

Examples of an embodiment of the present compound include the compoundsof the formula (1) wherein the substituents represent the followingones.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 1-butynyl group or a 2-butynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a trifluoromethylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R² represents a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein. R⁴ represents a hydrogen atom ora fluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁵ represents a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁸ represents a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁹ represents a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹¹ represents a hydrogen atom ora fluorine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R² represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁴ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁵ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁷ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁸ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁹ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹¹ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an ethynyl group ora 1-propynyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents fluoropropionylgroup, a 3-chloropropynyl group, 3-bromopropynyl group, an3-iodopropynyl group, a 3,3-difluoropropionyl group or a3,3,3-trifluoropropionyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a 2,2-difluoroethoxy group, a2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group or a pentafluoroethoxy group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a methylthio groupor an ethylthio group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents atrifluoromethylthio group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethylthio group, a2,2,2-trichloromethylthio group or a pentafluoroethylthio group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group,a cyclobutyl group or a cyclopentyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a1-fluorocyclopropyl group, a 1-chlorocyclopropyl group, a1-bromocyclopropyl group, a 2-fluorocyclopropyl group, a2-chlorocyclopropyl group, a 2-bromocyclopropyl group, a2,2-difluorocyclopropyl group, a 2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl group, a2,2-dibromocyclopropyl group, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorocyclopropyl group, a2,2,3,3-tetrachlorocyclopropyl group or a 2,2,3,3-tetrabromocyclopropylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group or an isobutyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a vinyl group, a1-propenyl group or a 2-propenyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a methoxy group, anethoxy group or a propyloxy group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a pentafluoroethyl group, a3,3,3-trifluoroethyl group or a 2,2-difluoroethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a cyano group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or aniodine atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group or a2,2-difluoroethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹⁰ represents a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein X represents a sulfur atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A¹ and A³ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom or a cyano group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A¹ and A³ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other an C1-C6alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A¹ and A³ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other a C1-C6haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A² and Z⁴ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other an C1-C6alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A² and Z⁴ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other a C1-C6haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A² and Z⁴ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other an C1-C6alkynyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein A² and Z⁴ may be same or differentfrom each other, and represent independently of each other a C1-C6haloalkynyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl groupwhich may be optionally substituted with a group selected from Group P¹;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents an C1-C6 alkyl groupwhich may be optionally substituted with a group selected from Group P¹;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom and R¹⁰ represents a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygenatom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q1 or Q2;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸ R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q1, Q2 or Q4;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q1;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q2;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q3;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁵ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom and Q represents Q4;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a halogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents an C1-C3 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents an C2-C3 alkynylgroup;

-   -   a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a C2-C3        haloalkynyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a C3-C5 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a C3-C5halocycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents an C1-C3 alkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a halogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a halogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents a chlorine atom, abromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a halogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents an C1-C3 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a hydrogen atom, achlorine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an ethynyl group ora 1-propynyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an C2-C3 alkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a C2-C3 haloalkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an C1-C4 alkylthiogroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an C1-C4haloalkylthio group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, amethylthio group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and X represents an oxygenatom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R, R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-Calkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynylgroup, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthiogroup or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, methylthio group or acyclopropyl group; R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group,difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and X represents an oxygenatom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-Calkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom; R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, amethylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group,and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group,difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R′, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and X represents an oxygenatom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a. C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-Calkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R^(1′) represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a 01-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, amethylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group,and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁰ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁰ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group,represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio groupor a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-Calkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, atrifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, amethylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group,and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents. Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group, represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁰ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, aC1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or acyclopropyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents anoxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom; a compoundof the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, represents a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynylgroup, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthiogroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and Xrepresents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, and X represents an oxygen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a halogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents an C1-C3 alkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents an C1-C6 alkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a C1-C6 haloalkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalentstraight saturated carbon chain to form a five-membered or six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y¹ and Y² connect to each other torepresent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines togetherwith the carbon atoms to which Y¹ and Y² are attached to form afive-membered or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C1-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C1-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² represents a hydrogen atom, afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y³ represents an C1-C4 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y³ represents a C1-C4 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² and Y³ connect via a divalentstraight saturated carbon chain to form a five-membered or six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Y² and Y³ connect to each other torepresent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines togetherwith the carbon atoms to which Y¹ and Y² are attached to form afive-membered or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalent straight saturated carbonchain to form a five-membered or six-membered ring, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group,alternatively Y² and Y³ connect via a divalent straight saturated carbonchain to form a five-membered or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R^(1′) represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or aC3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom,an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group,an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C3 alkoxy group or an C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or an C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, andY³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, 1-propynylgroup, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group,an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R′, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, 1-propynylgroup, a trifluoromethyl group, difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group,an ethoxy group or cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom,a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents. Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom,a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, apropyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, anethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromineatom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, propyl group, an isopropyl group,an ethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, adifluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropylgroup, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen, atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group or a an C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R′, R⁸, R⁹ and represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁵,R⁷, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom,a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁹, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, abromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, abromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y², represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, represents an ethynylgroup, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthiogroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R^(1′) represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, anC1-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group,and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio groupor a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propylgroup, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, anethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or an C1-C3 haloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or an C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁶ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3-alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or, a trifluoromethyl group, Y² representsa hydrogen atom, halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, adifluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or cyclopropylgroup, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R^(1′) represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynylgroup, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethylgroup, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or cyclopropyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ representshydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, amethoxy group, an ethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy groupor a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxygroup or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹ and represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, anC1-C3 alkoxy group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propylgroup, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, anethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propylgroup, an isopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, anethoxy group or a cyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom,a methyl group or an ethyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect toeach other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, whichcombines together with the carbon atoms to which Y¹ and Y² are attachedto form a five-membered or six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connect toeach other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, whichcombines together with the carbon atoms to which Y² and Y³ are attachedto form a five-membered or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxy group,a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, anisopropyl group, an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or acyclopropyl group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents an C3-C6 alkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents a C3-C6 haloalkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a halogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents an C1-C6 alkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a C1-C6 haloalkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents an C2-C6 alkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a C2-C6 haloalkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z² represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a halogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents an C1-C6 alkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a C1-C6 haloalkoxygroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents an C2-C6 alkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a C2-C6 haloalkynylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, aC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, alternatively Z¹and Z² connect via a divalent straight saturated carbon chain to form afive- or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, alternatively Z¹and Z² connect via a divalent straight saturated carbon chain to form afive- or six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, methyl group or anethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or aC4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, methyl group or anethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁵ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ representsan C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group ora cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group, a isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R′, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents anC1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, a isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a. C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ representsa methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group,difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenyl group, a2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, or a C3-C5cycloalkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkylgroup, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C4haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propenylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁶, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group or a C4-C7cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio groupor a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom Or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group,a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethylgroup, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁹ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group,a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethylgroup, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group,a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethylgroup, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group,a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethylgroup, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, anisopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio group ora C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C3-C4 alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropylgroup or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ representsa hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group orcyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ representsa hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents anethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2alkylthio group or a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group,a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or acyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkoxy group, a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, and represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents an ethynyl group,a 1-propynyl group, a C1-C2 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C2 alkylthio groupor a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X representsan oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propylgroup, an isopropyl group, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethylgroup, a 2-propynyl group, a 2-butynyl group or cyclopropylmethyl group,Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, anisopropyl group or a cyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Zrepresents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, and R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, methyl group or an ethylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group,and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group′ or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom,a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or a cyclopropylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkyl group, an C3-C4alkynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² representshydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkylgroup, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents an ethynyl group, a 1-propynyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a trifluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or a cyclopropylgroup, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropylgroup, a difluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a 2-propynylgroup, a 2-butynyl group or a cyclopropylmethyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isopropyl group or acyclopropyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group oran ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or an C1-C6 alkoxygroup, Y³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkoxy group,alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain toform a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connect via a divalent saturatedcarbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6alkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group or an C2-6 alkynyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkoxy group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connectvia a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y²and Y³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form asix-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents an oxygenatom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atomor an C1-C6 alkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6alkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents an oxygenatom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z² represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having halogen atom or a halogen atom, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents an oxygenatom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom,an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, and Z³ represents ahydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsan C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, A¹ represents ahydrogen atom, A² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, and A³ represents ahydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group,Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, and Z⁴ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup or a cyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methylgroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group,difluoromethoxy group, a methylthio group or an ethynyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom,a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, Y³represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y²connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring, or Y² and Y³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to forma six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, a difluoromethoxygroup, a methylthio group or an ethynyl group, X represents an oxygenatom or a sulfur atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group oran isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or atrifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa cyclopropyl group or a difluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygenatom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, a methyl group or a methoxy group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, represents a cyclopropyl group or adifluoromethoxy group, represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methylgroup, an ethyl group or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q3, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group,X represents an oxygen atom, A¹ represents a hydrogen atom, A²represents a methyl group, and A³ represents a hydrogen atom;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or an C1-C6 alkoxy group, and Y³ represents a hydrogenatom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C4alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents an C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a methylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, Y³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents an C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethylgroup or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, achlorine atom, bromine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, Y³ represents a hydrogen atomor a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalentsaturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connectvia a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkylgroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, methylgroup or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ andR¹⁰ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶represents a cyclopropyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, Y² represents ahydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or an C1-C6 alkoxy group, and Y³represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, alternatively Y¹ andY² connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring, or Y² and Y³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to forma six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents cyclopropyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C4 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, X represents an oxygenatom or a sulfur atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, Y³ represents a hydrogen atomor a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalentsaturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connectvia a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁶, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ representsa methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethylgroup or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, achlorine atom, bromine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa cyclopropyl group, represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents hydrogenatom or a methyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group,an ethyl group or a methoxy group, and Y³ represents a hydrogen atom ora methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalent saturatedcarbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or anC1-C6 alkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl groupor an C1-C6 alkoxy group, Y³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C6alkyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalent saturatedcarbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents an C1-C4haloalkoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C4alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁵, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a methylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, Y³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethylgroup or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, and Y³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalentsaturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connectvia a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a C1-C4 haloalkoxygroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa difluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, anC1-C6 alkyl group or an C1-C6 alkoxy group, and Y represents a hydrogenatom or an C1-C6 alkyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents adifluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl groupor a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or anC1-C4 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom or a methylgroup, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, amethyl group, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, and Y³ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via adivalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² andY³ connect via a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-memberedring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group or acyclopropyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R²,R⁴, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethylgroup or an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup or a trifluoromethyl group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, achlorine atom, a bromine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R^(1′)represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa difluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Y¹ represents ahydrogen atom or a methyl group, Y² represents a hydrogen atom, a methylgroup, an ethyl group or a methoxy group, and Y³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, alternatively Y¹ and Y² connect via a divalentsaturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring, or Y² and Y³ connectvia a divalent saturated carbon chain to form a six-membered ring;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxygroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an ethylgroup or a methoxy group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methylgroup;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, acyclopropyl group or a methylthio group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a halogenatom or an C1-C6 alkylthio group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, acyclopropyl group or a methylthio group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, an C1-C6alkylthio group, a halogen atom or a cyano group, and Z³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, acyclopropyl group or a methylthio group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group or an isopropyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, amethylthio group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a chlorine atom or acyano group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or amethyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom ora methyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group,X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a halogen atom or an C1-C6 alkylthiogroup, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents ahalogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a halogen atomor a cyano group and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or anC1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z represents a methyl group, an ethyl groupor an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a methylthio group, a methoxy group, an ethoxygroup or a chlorine atom, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorineatom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom,R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents cyclopropyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl groupor an isopropyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a methylthio group, a methoxy group, an ethoxygroup, a chlorine atom or a cyano group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents achlorine atom or a methyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ representsa cyclopropyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a methylthio group, a methoxy group, an ethoxygroup, a chlorine atom or a cyano group, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents adifluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group,an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and Z³ represents a hydrogenatom or an C1-C3 alkoxy group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents adifluoromethoxy group, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group,an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a halogen atom or a cyano group, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom, represents a methyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom, amethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or chlorine atom, and Z³represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R², R⁴,R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents amethyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, Z² represents a hydrogenatom, a methyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a chlorine atomor a cyano group, and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a methylthiogroup, X represents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group,Z² represents an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and Z³ representsan C1-C3 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, R⁶ represents a methylthio group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents a methyl group, Z² representsan ethoxy group or a chlorine atom, and Z³ represents a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group, aC3-C5 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4alkynyl group, a C2-C4 haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, anC1-C4 alkythio group, a C1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Y¹ and Y² connect to each other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines together with the carbon atoms towhich Y¹ and Y² are attached to form a five-membered or six-memberedring, Y² and Y³ connect to each other to represent —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines together with the carbon atoms towhich Y² and Y³ are attached to form a five-membered or six-memberedring, when each of Y¹, Y² and Y³ does not form the five- or six-memberedsaturated ring, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, aC1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, Y² represents a hydrogenatom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or an C1-C3 alkoxygroup, Y³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group, aC3-C5 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4alkynyl group, a C2-C4 haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, anC1-C4 alkythio group, a C1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C1-C6 alkylthio group, Z³ represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C4 alkyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group, aC3-C5 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4alkynyl group, a C2-C4 haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, anC1-C4 alkythio group; a C1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a chloro atom, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, amethylthio group, a trifluoromethyl group or an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents anC1-C3 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group, aC3-C5 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 haloalkoxygroup, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom, R³represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or aC1-C3 haloalkyl group, R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4alkynyl group, a C2-C4 haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, anC1-C4 alkythio group, a C1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, Z² represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z³represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents cyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, an difluoromethoxy groupor a methylthio group, group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Y¹ and Y² connect to each other to represent—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines together with thecarbon atoms to which Y¹ and Y² are attached to form a five-membered orsix-membered ring, Y² and Y³ connect to each other to represent—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂— or —CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—, which combines together with thecarbon atoms to which Y² and Y³ are attached to form a five-membered orsix-membered ring, when each of Y¹, Y² and Y³ does not form the five- orsix-membered saturated ring, Y¹ represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group or a cyclopropyl group, Y²represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup or an C1-C3 alkoxy group, Y³ represents a hydrogen atom or amethyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents a cyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, an difluoromethoxygroup or a methylthio group, group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C1-C6 alkylthio group,Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C4 alkyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogenatom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents acyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, an difluoromethoxy group or amethylthio group, group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, X represents anoxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a chloro atom, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, amethylthio group, a trifluoromethyl group or an C1-C3 alkyl group, Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents a cyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, an difluoromethoxygroup or a methylthio group, group, R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6haloalkyl group, Z² represents a hydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group,Z³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents a cyclopropyl group R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, a cyano group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C1-C6alkylthio group, Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or anC1-C4 alkyl group.

a compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent ahydrogen atom, R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R⁶represents a cyclopropyl group R¹⁰ represents a methyl group, Xrepresents an oxygen atom, Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, Z²represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, aC1-C6 haloalkyl group, a cyano group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group or a C1-C6alkylthio group, Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or anC1-C4 alkyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group and a cyano group.

Examples of an embodiment of the present compound include the compoundsof the formula (2) wherein the substituents represent the followingones.

a compound of the formula (2) wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, and R¹²represents an C1-C6 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (2) wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, and R¹²represents a methyl group or an ethyl group;

a compound of the formula (2) wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, and R¹²represents an C1-C6 alkyl group;

a compound of the formula (2) wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, anethyl group, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, R³ represents a hydrogenatom or a methyl group, R⁶ represents a difluoromethoxy group, and R¹²represents a methyl group or an ethyl group.

Herein, when in a formula (I), R⁴ and R⁵ are different from each other,the present compound of the formula (1) may have an asymmetric carbonatom therein, and may thus include optically active substances andracemates, without being limited thereto.

Next, a process for preparing the present compound is explained.

The present compound can be prepared, for example, according to thebelow-mentioned process.

(Process A)

The present compound of the formula (1) can be prepared by reacting acompound of a formula (A-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (A-1))with a compound of a formula (A-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound(A-2)) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X and Q are the same asdefined above, Z¹¹ represents a leaving group such as a chlorine atom, abromine atom, an iodine atom, a methanesulfonyloxy group, atrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, or a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (A-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (A-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, sodium iodide, tetrabutylammonium iodide and the othersmay be added to the reaction and these compounds are used usually withina range of 0.001 to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(A−1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1). The isolated present compound may be further purified,for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process B)

The present compound of the formula (1) can be prepared by reacting acompound of a formula (B-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (B-1))with a compound of a formula (B-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound(B-2)) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, Z¹¹, X and Q are the same asdefined above, Z²¹ represents a leaving group such as a chlorine atom, abromine atom, an iodine atom, a methanesulfonyloxy group, amethoxysulfonyloxy group, a trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, or ap-toluenesulfonyloxy group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (B-2) to be used in the reaction can be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include alkyl halidessuch as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, propylbromide, methyl iodide, ethyl iodide, propyl bromide, aryl bromide,cyclopropyl bromide, 1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane; alkyl or aryl sulfatessuch as dimethyl sulfate, methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethylp-toluenesulfonate, propyl p-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate,ethyl methanesulfonate and propyl methanesulfonate.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (B-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratios, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (B-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1). The isolated present compound may be further purified,for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process C)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein X represents a sulfuratom, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-S) (hereinafter, described asCompound (1-S)) can be prepared by reacting the present compound of theformula (1) wherein X represents an oxygen atom (hereinafter, describedas Compound (1-O)) by well-known sulfurization.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹ and Q are the same asdefined above.]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the sulfurating agent to be used in the reaction includephosphorus pentasulfide, Lawesson's reagent(2,4-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disulfide).

In the reaction, the sulfurating agent is used within a range of 0.5 to10 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-O).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, organic bases such as pyridine and triethylamine andinorganic bases such as alkali metal hydroxides and alkali metalcarbonates and the others may be added to the reaction and thesecompounds are used usually within a range of 0.5 to 10 molar ratios asopposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-O).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-S). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process D)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents R⁴¹, i.e.,the compound of a formula (1-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound(1-1)), can be prepared by coupling Compound (D-1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (D-1)) with a compound of a formula (D-2)(hereinafter, described as Compound (D-2)) in the presence of a base anda catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X and Q are the same asdefined above, Z⁴¹ represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodineatom or a trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, R⁴¹ represents a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group, and Z⁴² represents aB(OH)₂, an alkoxyboryl group or a trifluoroborate salts (BF₃ ⁻K⁺).]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Compound (D-2) to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product, or may be prepared according to a methoddescribed in a review article of N. Miyaura and A. Suzuki, Chem. Rev.1995, 95, 2457 and the others. Compound (D-2) to be used in the reactioncan be also prepared, for example, by reacting an iodo compound (R⁴¹—I)or a bromo compound (R⁴¹—Br) with an alkyl lithium (such as butyllithium), followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with borate estersto obtain boronate ester derivatives. Also, the obtained boronate esterderivatives can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding boronate estersderivatives as needed. Further, according to a method described in areview article of Molander et al. Acc. Chem. Res. 2007, 40, 275 and theothers, the above-mentioned boronate ester derivatives can befluorinated with potassium bifluoride and the like to obtain thetrifluoroborate salts (BF₃ ⁻K⁺).

Examples of the catalyst to be used in the reaction includepalladium(II) acetate, dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium,tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium(O), palladium(II)acetate/triscyclohexylphosphine, bis(diphenylphoshineferrocenyl)palladium(II) dichloride,1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazole-2-ylidene(1,4-naphthoquinone)palladium dimer,aryl(chloro)(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-ylidene)palladiumor palladium(II)acetate/dicyclohexyl(2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl-2-yl)phosphine, andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium and the others.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride, cesium chloride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; alkali metal phosphates such as tripotassium phosphate; andalkali metal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (D-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the catalyst is used usually within a range of0.0001 to 1 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (D-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of 0 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-1). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-1), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁷ representsR⁴², i.e., compound of below-mentioned formula (1-1-2) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-1-2)), can be prepared by coupling compound ofa formula (D-3) (hereinafter, describes as Compound (D-3)) with compoundof a formula (D-2-2) (hereinafter, describes as Compound (D-2-2)) in thepresence of a base and the catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the sameas defined above, R⁴² represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C3 alkenyl group or a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-1), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁸ representsR⁴², i.e., a compound of a below-mentioned formula (1-1-3) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-1-3)), can be prepared by coupling a compoundof a below-mentioned formula (D-4) (hereinafter, described as Compound(D-4)) with Compound (D-2-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound(D-2-2)) in the presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the sameas defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-1), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁹ representsR⁴², i.e., a compound of a below-mentioned formula (1-1-4) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-1-4)), can be prepared by coupling a compoundof a below-mentioned formula (D-5) (hereinafter, described as Compound(D-5)) with Compound (D-2-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound(D-2-2)) in the presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁴², X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are thesame as defined above]

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein R⁶ represents R⁴¹, andone or more substituents selected from the group consisting of R⁷, R⁸and R⁹ is R⁴² can be prepared according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

Compound (1-1), Compound (1-1-2), Compound (1-1-3) and Compound (1-1-4)can be prepared by using other known coupling reaction in place of theabove-mentioned coupling reaction of Process D.

(Process E)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹ represents R⁵¹, i.e.,the compound of a formula (1-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound(1-2)), can be prepared by coupling Compound (E−1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (E−1)) with a compound of a formula (E-2)(hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2)) in the presence of a base anda catalyst.

[wherein

R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z⁴¹, Z⁴², X and Q are the sameas defined above, R⁵¹ represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or aC3-C6 halocycloalkyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Compound (E-2) to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product, or may be prepared according to a methoddescribed in a review article of N. Miyaura and A. Suzuki, Chem. Rev.1995, 95, 2457 and the others. Compound (E-2) to be used in the reactioncan be also prepared, for example, by reacting an iodo compound (R⁵¹—I)or a bromo compound (R⁵¹—Br) with an alkyl lithium (such as butyllithium), followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with borate estersto obtain boronate ester derivatives. Also, the obtained boronate esterderivatives can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding boronate estersderivatives as needed. Further, according to a method described in areview article of Molander et al. Acc. Chem. Res. 2007, 40, 275 and theothers, the above-mentioned boronate ester derivatives can befluorinated with potassium bifluoride and the like to obtain thetrifluoroborate salts (BF₃ ⁻K⁺).

Examples of the catalyst to be used in the reaction includepalladium(II) acetate, dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium,tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium(O), palladium(II)acetate/triscyclohexylphosphine, bis(diphenylphoshineferrocenyl)palladium(II) dichloride,1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazole-2-ylidene(1,4-naphthoquinone)palladium dimer,aryl(chloro)(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-ylidene)palladiumor palladium(II)acetate/dicyclohexyl(2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl-2-yl)phosphine, andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium and the others.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride, cesium chloride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; alkali metal phosphates such as tripotassium phosphate; andalkali metal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (E-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the catalyst is used usually within a range of0.0001 to 1 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (E−1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of 0 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-2). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-2), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R² representsR⁵¹, i.e., a compound of a below-mentioned formula (1-2-2) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-2-2)), can be prepared by coupling a compoundof a below-mentioned formula (E-3) (hereinafter, described as Compound(E-3)) with Compound (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2)) inthe presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are thesame as defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-2), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R³ representsR⁵¹, i.e., a compound of a below-mentioned formula (1-2-3) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-2-3)), can be prepared by coupling a compoundof a below-mentioned formula (E-4) (hereinafter, described as Compound(E-4)) with Compound (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2)) inthe presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are thesame as defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-2), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein R¹¹ representsR⁵¹, i.e., a compound of a below-mentioned formula (1-2-4) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-2-4)), can be prepared by coupling a compoundof a below-mentioned formula (E-5) (hereinafter, described as Compound(E-5)) with Compound (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2)) inthe presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁵¹, X, Q, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are thesame as defined above]

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein two or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of R¹, R², R³ and R¹¹ is R⁵¹ can beprepared according to the above-mentioned Process E.

Compound (1-2), Compound (1-2-2), Compound (1-2-3) and Compound (1-2-4)can be prepared by using other known coupling reaction in place of theabove-mentioned coupling reaction of Process E.

(Process F)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, and Z¹and Z² represent a hydrogen atom, i.e., a compound of a below-mentionedformula (1-3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-3)), can beprepared by reacting a compound of a below-mentioned formula (F-1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (F-1)) with hydrazines.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X and Z³ are the same asdefined above, and R⁶¹ represents a methyl group or an ethyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the hydrazines to be used in the reaction include hydrazinemonohydrate, hydrazine hydrochloride, hydroazine sulfate, anhydroushydrazine and the others.

In the reaction, hydrazines is used usually within a range of 1 to 100molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (F-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-3). Alternatively, the reaction is completed, thereaction mixtures are worked up (for example, concentration) to isolatethe present compound of the formula (1-3). These isolated presentcompound may be further purified, for example, by distillation,chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process G)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, and Z¹represents a hydrogen atom, i.e., a compound of a below-mentionedformula (1-4) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-4)), can beprepared by reacting a compound of a below-mentioned formula (G-1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (G-1)) with hydrazines.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Z² and Z³ are the sameas defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the hydrazines to be used in the reaction include hydrazinemonohydrate, hydrazine hydrochloride, hydroazine sulfate, anhydroushydrazine and the others.

In the reaction, hydrazines is used usually within a range of 1 to 100molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (G-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-4). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process H)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, i.e.,the compound of a formula (1-5) (hereinafter, described as Compound(1-5)), can be prepared by reacting Compound (1-4) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-4)) with a compound of a formula (H-1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (H-1)) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z², Z³, Z²¹ and X arethe same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (H-1) to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include halogenatedalkyls such as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide,propyl bromide, butyl bromide, pentyl bromide, hexyl bromide, methyliodide, ethyl iodide, propyl iodide, isopropyl iodide, isobutyl iodide,isoamyl iodide, 2-propinyl iodide, 2-butynyl iodide, allyl bromide,cyclopropyl bromide, 2-propynyl bromide, 2-butynyl bromide,cyclopropylmethyl bromide, 1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane and1,1,1-trifluoro-2-iodoethane; alkyl or aryl sulfonates such as dimethylsulfates, methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethyl p-toluenesulfonate, propylp-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate, ethyl methanesulfonate,propyl methanesulfonate; carboxylic halides such as acetyl chloride; andsulfonic halides such as methanesulfonyl chloride, ethanesulfonylchloride, isopropynyl sulfonyl chloride, cyclopropynyl sulfonyl chlorideand N,N-dimethylsulfonyl chloride.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride, cesium chloride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide andpotassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (H-1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-4).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-5). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process I)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4, i.e.,the compound of a formula (1-6) (hereinafter, described as Compound(1-6)), can be prepared by reacting Compound (1-4) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-4)) with a compound of a formula (I-1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (I-1)) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z², Z³, Z⁴, Z²¹ and X arethe same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (I-1) to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include halogenatedalkyls such as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide,propyl bromide, butyl bromide, pentyl bromide, hexyl bromide, methyliodide, ethyl iodide, propyl iodide, isopropyl iodide, isobutyl iodide,isoamyl iodide, allyl bromide, cyclopropyl bromide and1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane; alkyl or aryl sulfonates such as dimethylsulfates, methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethyl p-toluenesulfonate, propylp-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate, ethyl methanesulfonate,propyl methanesulfonate; carboxylic halides such as acetyl chloride; andsulfonic halides such as methanesulfonyl chloride, ethanesulfonylchloride, isopropynyl sulfonyl chloride, cyclopropynyl sulfonyl chlorideand N,N-dimethylsulfonyl chloride.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride, cesium chloride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide andpotassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (I-1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-4).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-6). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process J)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1 and Y²represents R¹⁰⁰, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-8) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-8)), can be prepared by reacting Compound (1-7)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-7)) with a halogenating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Y¹, Y³, and X are the sameas defined above, and R¹⁰⁰ represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom,or an iodine atom.]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane andchlorobenzene; acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent to be used in the reaction includeN-chlorosuccinimide, N-bromosuccinimide, N-iodosuccinimide, chlorine,bromine, iodine and sulfuryl chloride.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-7).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-8). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-8), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2and Z³ represents R¹⁰⁰, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-10)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-10)), can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-9) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-9)) with ahalogenating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z², R¹⁰⁰ and X are thesame as defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-8), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4and Z³ represents R¹⁰⁰, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-12)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-12)), can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-11) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-11)) with ahalogenating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z², Z⁴, R¹⁰⁰ and X are thesame as defined above]

(Process K)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1 and Y²represents an aldehyde group, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-13)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-13)), can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-7) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-7)) with aformylating agent, which is prepared from N,N-dimethylformamide andphosphorus oxychloride, followed by reacting the resulting mixtures withwater.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Y¹, Y³ and X are the sameas defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane; ethers such as diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether,methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbonssuch as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane,1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane and chlorobenzene; acid amidessuch as N,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones such as acetone, methylethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

In the reaction, the formylating agent is used as a mixture of 1 to 10molar ratio(s) of N,N-dimethylformamide and 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) ofphosphorus oxychloride, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-7), andwater is used within a range of 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1mole of Compound (1-7).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, thereto is usually added 1 mole or moreof water, and the reaction mixtures are extracted with organicsolvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (for example,drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound of the formula(1-13). The isolated present compound may be further purified, forexample, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-13), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2and Z³ represents an aldehyde group, i.e., the compound of a formula(1-14) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-14)), can be prepared byreacting Compound (1-9) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-9)) withformylating agent, which is prepared from N,N-dimethylformamide andphosphorus oxychloride, followed by reacting the resulting mixtures withwater.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z² and X are the sameas defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-13), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4and Z³ represents an aldehyde group, i.e., the compound of a formula(1-15) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-15)), can be prepared byreacting Compound (1-11) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-11))with formylating agent, which is prepared from N,N-dimethylformamide andphosphorus oxychloride, followed by reacting the resulting mixtures withwater.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z², Z⁴, and X are the sameas defined above]

(Process L)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1 and Y²represents R⁵¹, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-16) (hereinafter,described as Compound (1-16)), can be prepared by coupling Compound(1-8) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-8)) with a compound of aformula (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2)) in the presenceof a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, R¹⁰⁰, Y¹, Y³, X andZ⁴² are the same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Compound (E-2) to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product, or may be prepared according to a methoddescribed in a review article of N. Miyaura and A. Suzuki, Chem. Rev.1995, 95, 2457 and the others. Compound (E-2) to be used in the reactioncan be also prepared, for example, by reacting an iodo compound (R⁵¹—I)or a bromo compound (R⁵¹—Br) with an alkyl lithium (such as butyllithium), followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with borate estersto obtain boronate esters and further, as needed, hydrolyzing theobtained boronate esters. Further, according to a method described in areview article of Molander et al. Acc. Chem. Res. 2007, 40, 275 and theothers, the above-mentioned boronate ester can be fluorinated withpotassium bifluoride and the like to obtain the trifluoroborate salts(BF₃ ⁻K⁺).

Examples of the catalyst to be used in the reaction includepalladium(II) acetate, dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium,tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium(0), palladium(II)acetate/triscyclohexylphosphine, bis(diphenylphoshineferrocenyl)palladium(II) dichloride,1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazole-2-ylidene(1,4-naphthoquinone)palladium dimer,aryl(chloro)(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-ylidene)palladiumor palladium(II)acetate/dicyclohexyl(2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl-2-yl)phosphine, andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium and the others.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride, cesium chloride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; alkali metal phosphates such as tripotassium phosphate; andalkali metal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (E-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the catalyst is used usually within a range of0.0001 to 1 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-8).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of 0 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-16). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-16), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2and Z³ represents R⁵¹, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-17)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-17)), can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-10) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-10)) with acompound of a formula (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2))in the presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, R¹⁰⁰, X, Z¹, Z² andZ⁴² are the same as defined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-16), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4and Z³ represents R⁵¹, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-18)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-18)), can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-12) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-12)) with acompound of a formula (E-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (E-2))in the presence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, R¹⁰⁰, X, Z², Z⁴ andZ⁴² are the same as defined above]

(Process M)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q1 and Y²represents a difluoromethyl group, i.e., the compound of a formula(1-19) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-19)), can be prepared byreacting Compound (1-13) with a fluorinating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Y¹, Y³ and X are the sameas defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solventsthereof.

A fluorinating agent to be used in the reaction may be usually used as acommercially available product, and includes, for example,(diethylamino)-sulfur trifluoride, bis(methoxyethyl)-aminosulfurtrifluoride, 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylphenylsulfur trifluoride,(diethylamino)-difluorosulfonium tetrahydroborate, anddifluoro(morphrino)sulfonium tetrahydroborate. In the reaction, areaction accelerator may be also added, and includes, for example,(1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene and triethylamine trihydroborate.

In the reaction, the fluorinating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 20 molar ratios, and the reaction accelerator is used usuallywithin a range of 0 to 10 molar ratios, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(1-13).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of 0 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-19). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-19), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2and Z³ represents a difluoromethyl group, i.e., the compound of aformula (1-20) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-20)), can beprepared by reacting Compound (1-14) (hereinafter, described as Compound(1-14)) with a fluorinating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z² and X the same asdefined above]

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-19), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4and Z³ represents a difluoromethyl group, i.e., the compound of aformula 21) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-21)), can be preparedby reacting Compound (1-15) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-15))with a fluorinating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z², Z⁴ and X are the sameas defined above]

(Process N)

The present compound of the formula (2) (hereinafter, described asCompound (2)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(A-1-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (A-1-2)) with a compound ofa formula (XV1-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XV1-2)) in thepresence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R³, R⁶, R¹² and Z¹¹ are the same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dime thylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XV1-2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 0.1 mole of Compound (A-1-2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, sodium iodide, tetrabutylammonium iodide and the othersmay be added to the reaction and these compounds are used usually withina range of 0.001 to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(A-1-2).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (2). Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (2). These isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process O)

According to the process for preparing the above-mentioned Compound(1-13), the present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2,Z² represents a chlorine atom, and Z³ represents an aldehyde group,i.e., the compound of a formula (1-14-1) (hereinafter, described asCompound (1-14-1)), can be prepared by reacting Compound (1-9) whereinZ² represents a hydroxy group, i.e., the compound of a formula (1-9-1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-9-1)) with a formylating agent,which is prepared from N,N-dimethylformamide and phosphorus oxychloride,followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with water.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z², and X are the sameas defined above]

(Process P)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, Z²represents Z^(2H) and Z³ represents an aldehyde group, i.e., a compoundof a formula (1-14-2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-14-2)) canbe prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (1-14-1) with a compoundof a formula (O-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (O-1)) in thepresence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁵¹, Z¹, and X are thesame as defined above, R⁵² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6haloalkyl group and Z^(2H) represents R⁵¹—O—, R⁵¹—S or (R⁵¹)₂—N]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (O-1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-14-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

In the reaction, metal salts of Compound (O-1) can be also used, whichis previously prepared by reacting Compound (O-1) with a base. Examplesof the salts to be used include sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide,sodium propoxide, sodium isopropoxide, potassium methoxide, potassiumethoxide, sodium thiomethoxide and sodium thioethoxide.

In the reaction, the metal salts of Compound (O-1) is used usuallywithin a range of 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (1-14-1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-14-2). Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up(for example, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compoundof the formula (1-14-2). These isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process Q)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, Z²represents Z^(2H) and Z³ represents a methyl group, i.e., a compound ofa formula (1-14-3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-14-3)) can beprepared by reacting a compound of a formula (1-14-2) with a reducingagent in the presence of an acid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, Z¹, Z^(2H) and X are thesame as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the reducing agent to be used in the reaction include metalboronate compounds such as lithium borohydride, sodium borohydride,potassium borohydride; and trialkylsilane compounds such astriethylsilane.

Examples of the acids to be used in the reaction include borontrifluoride and trifluoroacetic acid.

In the reaction, the reducing agent is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s), and the acid is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s) or a large excess molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1mole of Compound (1-14-2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-14-3). Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up(for example, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compoundof the formula (1-14-3). These isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process R)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2, Z¹represents a hydrogen atom and Z² represents an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonylgroup, i.e., a compound of a formula (1-4-R) (hereinafter, described asCompound (1-4-R)), can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(G-1-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (G-1-1)) with hydrazines.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X and Z³ are the same asdefined above, and R⁹² represents an C1-C5 alkyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the hydrazines to be used in the reaction include hydrazinemonohydrate, hydrazine hydrochloride, hydrazine sulfate, anhydroushydrazine and the others.

In the reaction, hydrazines is used usually within a range of 1 to 100molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (G-1-1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-4-R). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process S)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2 and Z²represents an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, i.e., a compound of a formula(1-5-S) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-5-S)) can be prepared byreacting Compound (1-4-R) with Compound (H-1) optionally in the presenceof a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁹², X, Z¹, Z³ and Z²¹ arethe same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (H-1) to be used in the reaction can be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include alkyl halidessuch as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, propylbromide, butyl bromide, propyl bromide, hexyl bromide, methyl iodide,ethyl iodide, propyl iodide, isopropyl iodide, isobutyl iodide, isoamyliodide, 2-propinyl iodide, 2-butynyl iodide, allyl bromide, cyclopropylbromide, 2-propynyl bromide, 2-butynyl bromide, cyclopropylmethylbromide, 1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane and 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-iodoethane;alkyl or aryl sulfonates such as dimethyl sulfates, methylp-toluenesulfonate, ethyl p-toluenesulfonate, propyl p-toluenesulfonate,methyl methanesulfonate, ethyl methanesulfonate, propylmethanesulfonate; carboxylic halides such as acetyl chloride; andsulfonic halides such as methanesulfonyl chloride, ethanesulfonylchloride, isopropynyl sulfonyl chloride, cyclopropynyl sulfonyl chlorideand N,N-dimethylsulfonyl chloride.

In the reaction, a base may be used, and includes, for example, organicbases such as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine,N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine,lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkalimetal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, cesium carbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithiumbicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesiumbicarbonate; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halidessuch as sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide,potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (H-1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratios, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-4-R).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-5-S). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process T)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q4 and Z²represents an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, i.e., a compound of a formula(1-6-T) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-6-T)) can be prepared byreacting a compound of a formula (1-4-T) (hereinafter, described asCompound (1-4-T)) with Compound (I-1) optionally in the presence of abase.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁹², X, Z³, Z⁴ and Z²¹ arethe same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (I-1) to be used in the reaction can be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include alkyl halidessuch as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, propylbromide, butyl bromide, propyl bromide, hexyl bromide, methyl iodide,ethyl iodide, propyl iodide, isopropyl iodide, isobutyl iodide, isoamyliodide, allyl bromide, cyclopropyl bromide and1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane; alkyl or aryl sulfonates such as dimethylsulfates, methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethyl p-toluenesulfonate, propylp-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate, ethyl methanesulfonate,propyl methanesulfonate; carboxylic halides such as acetyl chloride; andsulfonic halides such as methanesulfonyl chloride, ethanesulfonylchloride, isopropynyl sulfonyl chloride, cyclopropyl sulfonyl chlorideand N,N-dimethylsulfonyl chloride.

In the reaction, abase may be used, and includes, for example, organicbases such as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine,N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine,lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkalimetal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, cesium carbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithiumbicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesiumbicarbonate; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halidessuch as sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassiumhydride; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide,potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (I-1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratios, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-4-T).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-6-T). The isolated present compound may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process U)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2 and Z²represents an aminocarbonyl group, i.e., a compound of a formula (1-5-U)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-5-U)) can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-5-S) with an amidating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁹², X, Z¹ and Z³ are thesame as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbonssuch, as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the amidating agent to be used in the reaction includeaqueous ammonia, ammonia hydrochloride salt, ammonia hydrosulfate saltand ammonia gas. Also the amidating agent can be used as solvent.

In the reaction, the amidating agent is used usually within a range of 1to a large excess molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(1-5-S).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-5-U). Also, when any precipitates are formed, theprecipitates are filtered off to isolate the present compound of theformula (1-5-U). These isolated present compounds may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process V)

The present compound of the formula (1) wherein Q represents Q2 and Z²represents a cyano group, i.e., a compound of a formula (1-5-V)(hereinafter, described as Compound (1-5-V)) can be prepared by reactingCompound (1-5-U) with a cyanating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Z¹ and Z³ are the sameas defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the cyanating agent to be used in the reaction includephosphorous oxychloride, phosphorous pentachloride and phosphorousoxybromide.

In the reaction, a base may be used, which include, for example, organicbases such as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine,N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine,lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene and diazabicyclononene. Thebase may be used also as a solvent.

In the reaction, the cyanating agent is used usually within a range of 1to 20 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1to a large amount of molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(1-5-U).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate the present compound ofthe formula (1-5-V). Also, when any precipitates are formed, theprecipitates are filtered off to isolate the present compound of theformula (1-5-V). These isolated present compounds may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Process W)

Compound (1-5-U) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(1-5-W) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-5-W)) with an amidatingagent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹⁰⁰, X, Z¹ and Z³ are thesame as defined above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process U.

Next, methods for preparing intermediate compounds are described belowin detail.

(Reference Process A)

A compound of a formula (XA3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XA3))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XA1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XA1)) or a compound of a formula (XA2)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XA2)) with an azidation agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹, X and Q are the same as definedabove; R¹⁰¹ represents P¹¹, P¹² or P¹³; R⁹¹ represents an C1-C12 alkylgroup; Z¹⁰¹ represents a chlorine atom or a bromine atom; and a dotrepresents a binding site]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the azidation agent to be used in the reaction includeinorganic azides such as sodium azide, barium azide and lithium azide;and organic azides such as trimethylsilyl azide and diphenylphosphorylazide.

In the reaction, the azidation agent is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XA1) or Compound(XA2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, a Lewis acid such as aluminium chloride and zinc chloridemay be added to the reaction, and these compounds are used usuallywithin a range of 0.05 to 5 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (XA1) or Compound (XA2).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XA3). Theisolated Compound (XA3) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process B)

Compound (XA1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XB1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XB1)) with an isocyanation agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰¹ and X are the same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such asacetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the isocyanation agent to be used in the reaction includephosgene, diphosgene, triphosgene, thiophosgenes, N,N-carbodiimidazoleand N,N-thio carbodiimidazole.

In the reaction, the isocyanation agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XB1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonates and the others may be added to thereaction, and these compounds are used usually within a range of 0.05 to5 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XB1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers, are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XA1). Theisolated Compound (XA1) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process C)

Compound (XA2) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XC1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XC1)) with a halogenating agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰¹ and Z¹⁰¹ are the same as defined above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane andchlorobenzene; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate; ketonessuch as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitrilessuch as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent to be used in the reaction includephosphorous oxychloride, phosphorous trichloride, phosphorouspentachloride, thionyl chloride, phosphorous oxybromide, phosphoroustribromide, phosphorous pentabromide, phosphorus triiodide, oxalyldichloride, oxalyl dibromide, triphosgene, diphosgene, phosgene andsulfuryl chloride.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XC1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

A catalyst may be added to the reaction, and includes, for example,N,N-dimethylformide. The catalyst is used usually within a range of0.001 to 1 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XC1).

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonates and the others may be added to thereaction, and these compounds are used usually within a range of 0.05 to5 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XC1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XA2). Theisolated Compound (XA2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process D)

Compound (XA1) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XB1) with acarbamating agent to form a compound of a formula (XD1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XD1)), followed by reacting the resultingCompound (XD1) with an isocyanation agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁰¹ are the same as described above; R¹¹¹ representsan C1-C12 alkyl group or a phenyl group]

Hereinafter, the process for preparing Compound (XD1) from Compound(XB1) is explained.

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones such as acetone, methylethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the carbamating agent to be used in the reaction includephenyl chlorocarbonate, methyl chlorocarbonate, ethyl chlorocarbonate,propyl chlorocarbonate, isopropyl chlorocarbonate, butylchlorocarbonate, tert-butyl chlorocarbonate, di-tert-butyl dicarbonate,dimethyl dicarbonate, diethyl dicarbonate, phenyl chlorothioformate,methyl chlorothioformate and ethyl chlorothioformate.

In the reaction, the carbamating agent is used usually within a range of1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XB1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali-metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali-metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonate may be added to the reaction, andthese compounds are used usually within a range of 0.05 to 5 molarratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XB1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XD1). Theisolated Compound (XD1) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

Hereinafter, the process for preparing Compound (XA1) from Compound(XD1) is explained.

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction include etherssuch as tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, methyltert-butyl ether;

hydrocarbons such as toluene, xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such ascarbon tetrachloride, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones suchas acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; and mixedsolvents thereof.

Examples of the isocyanation agent to be used in the reaction includephosphorous pentachloride, phosphorous oxychloride, diphosphoruspentoxide, trichlorosilane, dichlorosilane, monochlorosilane, borontrichloride, 2-chloro-1,3,2-benzodioxaborole, diiodosilane, methyltrichlorosilane, dimethyl dichlorosilane and chlorotrimethylsilane.

In the reaction, the isocyanation agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XD1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 250° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali-metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali-metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonate may be added to the reaction, andthese bases are used usually within a range of 0.05 to 5 molar ratios asopposed to 1 mole of Compound (XD1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XA1). Theisolated Compound (XA1) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process E)

A compound of a formula (XE2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XE2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XE1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XE1)) with hydrogen gas in the presence of acatalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹, and Q are the same as describedabove; R¹⁸¹ represents a hydrogen atom or P²¹; and a dot represents abinding site]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includealcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol: esters such asethyl acetate, butyl acetate; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; ethers such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole,methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; hydrocarbons such asheptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; acetic acid;water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the catalyst to be used in the reaction includes palladiumon carbon (Pd/C), platinum on carbon (Pt/C), osmium on carbon (Os/C),ruthenium on carbon (Ru/C), rhodium on carbon (Rh/C) and Raney nickel.

In the reaction, the catalyst is used usually within in a range of 0.1to 1 molar ratio(s), and hydrogen gas is used usually in an excessamount, as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XE1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the catalyst is filtered off, and theresulting organic layers are worked up (for example, concentration) toisolate Compound (XE2). The isolated Compound (XE2) may be furtherpurified, for example, by distillation, chromatography andrecrystallization.

(Reference Process F)

Compound (XE2) can be prepared by reacting the above-mentioned Compound(XE1) with a reducing agent in the presence of an acid.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁸¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include aliphaticcarboxylic acids such as acetic acid; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the reducing agent to be used in the reaction include iron;tin compounds such as tin; and zinc compounds such as zinc.

Examples of the acid to be used in the reaction include hydrochloricacid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, aqueous ammonium chloride solution.

In the reaction, the reducing agent is used usually within a range of 1to 30 molar ratio(s), and the acid is used usually within a range of 1to 100 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XE1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XE2). Theisolated Compound (XE2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process G)

A compound of a formula (XG2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XG2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XG1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XG1)) and Compound (B-2) in the presence of abase.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, X and Z¹¹ are the same as described above; and R¹⁹¹represents P¹² or P¹³]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned processB.

(Reference Process H)

A compound of a formula (XH2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XH2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XH1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XH1)) with a halogenating agent in the presenceof a radical initiator.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹⁰⁰ and X are the same as described above;and R²⁰¹ represents P⁵¹ or a nitro group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, fluorobenzene, difluorobenzene, trifluorobenzene,chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene,α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, α,α,α-trichlorotoluene; esters such as ethylacetate, methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone,methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile;and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent to be used in the reaction include achlorinating agent, a brominating agent or iodinating agent such aschlorine, bromine, iodine, sulfuryl chloride, N-chlorosuccinimide,N-bromosuccinimide, 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, iodosuccinimide,tert-butyl hypochlorite, N-chloroglutarimide, N-bromoglutarimide,N-chloro-N-cyclohexyl-benzenesulfonamide and N-bromophthalimide.

Examples of the radical initiator to be used in the reaction includebenzoyl peroxide, azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), 1,1-azobis(cyancyclohexane), diacylperoxide, dialkyl peroxydicarbonate, tert-alkylperoxyester, monoperoxy carbonate, di(tert-alkylperoxy)ketal, ketoneperoxide and triethylborane.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s), and the radical initiator is used usuallywithin a range of 0.01 to 5 molar ratios, as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (XH1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XH2). Theisolated Compound (XH2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process I)

A compound of a formula (XI2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XI2))can be prepared by reacting Compound (XH2) with a compound of a formula(XI1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XI1)).

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰⁰, R²⁰¹ and R¹¹¹ are the same as describedabove; and M represents sodium, potassium or lithium]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction include etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;hydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride,chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane,chlorobenzene; nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amidessuch as N,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones suchas acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of Compound (XI1) include sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide,sodium propoxide, sodium butoxide, sodium isopropoxide, sodiumsec-butoxide, sodium tert-butoxide, potassium methoxide, potassiumethoxide, potassium propoxide, potassium butoxide, potassiumisopropoxide, potassium sec-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide and sodiumphenoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XI1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XH2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XI2). Theisolated Compound (XI2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process J)

A compound of a formula (XJ1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XJ1))can be prepared by reacting Compound (XH2) and water in the presence ofa base.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰⁰ and R²⁰¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in water or a solvent containingwater.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction include etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;hydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride,chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane,chlorobenzene; nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amidessuch as N,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones suchas acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; metallic organic acid saltssuch as lithium formate, lithium acetate, sodium formate, sodiumacetate, potassium formate, potassium acetate; metal nitrates such assilver nitrate, sodium nitrate; alkali-metal carbonates such as lithiumcarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate;alkali-metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali-metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodium tert-butoxide, potassiumtert-butoxide.

In the reaction, the base is used usually within a range of 1 to 100molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XH2).

In the reaction, water is used usually within a range of 1 to a largeexcess molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XH2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XJ1). Theisolated Compound (XJ1) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process K)

Compound (XH2) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XI2) and ahalogenating agent.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰⁰, R¹¹¹ and R²⁰¹ are the same as describedabove]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such asacetonitrile, propionitrile; organic acids such as formic acid, aceticacid, trifluoroacetic acid; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent include hydrochloric acid,hydrobromic acid and hydroiodic acid.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually in 1 or moremolar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XI2).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XH2). Theisolated Compound (XH2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process L)

Compound (XH2) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XJ1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XJ1)) and a halogenating agent.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰⁰ and R²⁰¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such asacetonitrile, propionitrile; organic acids such as formic acid, aceticacid, trifluoroacetic acid; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent to be used in the reaction includebromine, chlorine, sulfuryl chloride, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromicacid, hydroiodic acid, boron tribromide, phosphorus tribromide,trimethylsilyl chloride, trimethylsilyl bromide, trimethylsilyl iodide,thionyl chloride, thionyl bromide, phosphorous oxychloride, phosphoroustrichloride, phosphorous pentachloride, thionyl chloride, phosphorousoxybromide, phosphorous pentabromide, phosphorus triiodide, oxalyldichloride, oxalyl dibromide, acetyl chloride, carbon tetrabromide,N-bromosuccinimide, lithium chloride, sodium iodide and acetyl bromide.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XJ1).

To promote the reaction, an additive agent may be added depending on thehalogenating agent used, and specifically includes zinc chloride foracetyl chloride; triphenylphosphine for carbon tetrabromide; dimethylsulfide for N-bromosuccinimide; boron trifluoride diethyl etheratecomplex for sodium iodide; boron trifluoride diethyl etherate complexfor acetyl bromide; triethylamine and methanesulfonyl chloride forlithium chloride; aluminium chloride for sodium iodide; andtrimethylsilyl chloride for sodium iodide. The amount of the additiveagent is used usually within a range of 0.01 to 5 molar ratios asopposed to 1 mole of Compound (XJ1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XH2). Theisolated Compound (XH2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process M)

A compound of a formula (XM2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XM2))can be prepared by reacting Compound (XJ1) with a compound of a formula(XM1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XM1)) in the presence of abase.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R²⁰¹ are the same as described above; R⁹⁰¹represents a p-methylphenyl group, a methyl group or a trifluoromethylgroup; Z³⁰¹ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom,an iodine atom, a methanesulfonyloxy group or atrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones suchas acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; water; andmixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal hydrides such as lithiumhydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; alkali metal alkoxides suchas sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodium tert-butoxide, potassiumtert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XM1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to 5molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XJ1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically, includes sodium iodide and tetrabutylammonium iodide andthe others. These additive agents are used usually within a range of0.001 to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XJ1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XM2). Theisolated Compound (XM2) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process N)

A compound of a formula (XN12) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XN12)) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (XN11)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XN11)) with Compound (D-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁵⁰¹ represents a hydrogen atom or an OR¹¹¹ group; R⁴, R⁵, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹,R¹⁰, R⁴¹, and Z⁴² are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XN22) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XN22)) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (XN21)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XN21)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁵⁰¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same asdescribed above]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XN32) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XN32)) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (XN31)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XN31)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁵⁰¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same asdescribed above]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XN42) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XN42)) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (XN41)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XN41)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁵⁰¹, X, Z⁴¹, and Z⁴² are the same asdescribed above]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

(Reference Process O)

A compound of a formula (XO12) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XO12)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XO11)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XO11)) with Compound (D-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁷, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴¹, R⁹¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XO22) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XO22)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XO21)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XO21)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁹¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XO32) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XO32)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XO31)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XO31)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁹, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁹¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

A compound of a formula (XO42) (hereinafter, described as Compound(XO42)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XO41)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XO41)) with Compound (D-2-2) in thepresence of a base and a catalyst.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R¹⁰, R⁴², R⁹¹, X, Z⁴¹ and Z⁴² are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to the above-mentioned ProcessD.

(Reference Process P)

A compound of a formula (XP3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XP3))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XP1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (X P1)) with a compound of a formula (XP2)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XP2)) in the presence of a reactionaccelerator.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R⁹¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solventsthereof, and Compound (XP2) may be used as solvent.

Examples of Compound (XP2) to be used in the reaction include alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, sec-butanol,t-butanol, and pentanol.

Examples of the reaction accelerator to be used in the reaction includemineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid; carbodiimidessuch as dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, diisopropylcarbodiimide,N′-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N-ethylcarbodiimide; organic acids such asmethanesulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid; Mitsunobu reagents such astriphenylphosphine/diethyl azodicarboxylate; thionyl chloride; borontrifluoride-ethyl ether complex. In the reaction, the reactionaccelerator is used usually within a range of 0.01 to 10 molar ratios asopposed to 1 mole of Compound (XP1).

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonate may be added to the reaction, andthese compounds are used usually within a range of 0.001 to 5 molarratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XP1).

In the reaction, Compound (XP2) is used usually in an excess molarratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XP1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 100° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XP3). Theisolated Compound (XP3) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process Q)

Compound (XP3) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XP1) with ahalogenating agent to form a below-mentioned compound of a formula (XQ1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XQ1)), followed by reacting theresulting Compound (XQ1) with Compound (XP2).

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R⁹¹ and Z¹⁰¹ are the same as described above]

The process for preparing Compound (XQ1) by reacting Compound (XP1) anda halogenating agent can be carried out according to Reference ProcessC.

Hereinafter, a process for preparing Compound (XP3) from Compound (XQ1)is explained.

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solventsthereof, and Compound (XP2) may be used as solvent.

Examples of Compound (XP2) to be used in the reaction include alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, sec-butanol,t-butanol, and pentanol. In the reaction, Compound (XP2) is used usuallywithin a range of 1 to 50 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (XQ1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 100° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XP3). Theisolated Compound (XP3) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process R)

Compound (XP3) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XP1) with analkylating agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R⁹¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones such as acetone, methylethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the alkylating agent to be used in the reaction include Diazcompounds such as diazomethane, trimethylsilyldiazomethane; halogenatedalkyls such as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide,propyl bromide, methyl iodide, ethyl iodide, propyl bromide, arylbromide, cyclopropyl bromide, benzyl bromide,1,1-difluoro-2-iodomethane; dialkyl sulfates such as dimethyl sulfates,diethyl sulfates, di-propyl sulfates; and alkyl or aryl sulfonates suchas methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethyl p-toluenesulfonate, propylp-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate, ethyl methanesulfonate,propyl methanesulfonate.

In the reaction, the alkylating agent is used usually within a range of1 to 10 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XP1).

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically, includes organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dime thylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonate; and quaternary ammonium salts suchas tetra(butyl)ammonium hydroxide. These additive agent is used usuallywithin a range of 0.001 to 5 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (XP1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 100° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XP3). Theisolated Compound (XP3) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process S)

A compound of a formula (XS2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XS2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XS1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XS1)) with a reducing agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹⁰ are the same as described, above; R⁹³ representsa hydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixedsolvents thereof.

Examples of the reducing agent to be used in the reaction includelithium triethylborohydride, diisobutylaluminium hydride, lithiumaminoborohydride, lithium borohydride, sodium borohydride, borane,borane-dimethyl sulfide complex and borane-tetrahydrofuran complex.

In the reaction, the reducing agent is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XS1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 100° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XS2). Compound(XS2) may be further purified, for example, by distillation,chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process T)

A compound of a formula (XT2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XT2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XT1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (XT1)) with a reducing agent.

[wherein

R⁶, R⁷, R⁸ and R⁹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such asdimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile;alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixedsolvents thereof.

Examples of the reducing agent to be used in the reaction include,borane, borane-tetrahydrofuran complex, borane-dimethyl sulfide complex.Also, borohydrides such as sodium borohydride and potassium borohydrideare mixed with acids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid,methanesulfonic acid and boron trifluoride diethyl etherate complex todevelop a borane, which also can be used.

In the reaction, the reducing agent is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (XT1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 100° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XT2). Theisolated Compound (XT2) may be further purified, for example, bydistillation, chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process U)

Compound (F-1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (XU1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XU1)) with a compound of a formula(XU2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XU2)).

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁶¹, X and Z³ are the sameas described above; R⁶² represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, apropyl group, a butyl group or a benzyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent or in a solvent-freesystem.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; sulfoxides such asdimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile;alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixedsolvents thereof.

In the reaction, Compound (XU2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s) as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (XU1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (F-1).Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (for example,concentration) to isolate Compound (F-1). The isolated Compound (F-1)may be further purified, for example, by distillation, chromatographyand recrystallization.

(Reference Process V)

Compound (XU1) can be prepared by reacting Compound (A-1) with acompound of a formula (XV1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XV1))in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Z³ and Z¹¹ are the sameas described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XV1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (A−1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, sodium iodide, tetrabutylammonium iodide and the othersmay be added to the reaction and these compounds are used usually withina range of 0.001 to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound(A−1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (XU1).Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (for example,concentration) to isolate Compound (XU1). The isolated Compound (XU1)may be further purified, for example, by chromatography andrecrystallization.

(Reference Process W)

Compound (G-1) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XU1) with acompound of a formula (XW1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XW1))in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, X, Z² and Z³ are the sameas described above; and Z¹²⁰ represents a fluorine atom, a chlorineatom, a bromine atom, an idodine atom, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, anacetyloxy group or a phenoxy group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XW1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (XU1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically includes, for example, 18-crown-6, dibenzo-18-crown-6 andthe others. The additive agent is used usually within a range of 0.001to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XU1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (G-1). Theisolated Compound (G-1) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process X)

Compound (G-1-1) can be prepared by reacting Compound (XU1) with acompound of a formula (XX1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XX1))in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁹², X, Z³ and Z¹²⁰ arethe same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (XX1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (XU1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically includes, for example, 18-crown-6, dibenzo-18-crown-6 andthe others. The additive agent is used usually within a range of 0.001to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XU1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (G-1-1). Theisolated Compound (G-1-1) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process Y)

Compound (1-5-W) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(1-5-Y) (hereinafter, described as Compound (1-5-Y)) with a halogenatingagent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹⁰⁰, X, Z¹ and Z³ are thesame as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such asacetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the halogenating agent to be used in the reaction includephosphorous oxychloride, phosphorous trichloride, phosphorouspentachloride, thionyl chloride, phosphorous oxybromide, phosphoroustribromide, phosphorous pentabromide, phosphorus triiodide, oxalyldichloride, oxalyl dibromide, triphosgene, diphosgene, phosgene andsulfuryl chloride.

In the reaction, the halogenating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-5-Y).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

A catalyst may be added to the reaction, and includes, for example,N,N-dimethylformide, triethylamine and diisopropylethylamine. Thecatalyst is used usually within a range of 0.001 to 1 molar ratio(s) asopposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-5-Y).

If necessary, organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene, alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate, alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate and cesium bicarbonates and the others may be added to thereaction, and these compounds are used usually within a range of 0.05 to5 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-5-Y).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (1-5-W). Theisolated Compound (1-5-W) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process Z)

Compound (1-5-Y) can be prepared by reacting a Compound (1-5-S) with ahydrolytic agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R⁹², X, Z¹ and Z³ are thesame as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include water;alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; hydrocarbons suchas heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; ethers suchas diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycol dimethylether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether; halogenatedhydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane,1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; ketones such asacetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the hydrolytic agent to be used in the reaction includebases such as aqueous potassium hydroxide solution and aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution; and acids such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuricacid.

In the reaction, the hydrolytic agent is used usually within a range of0.5 to 20 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (1-5-S).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (1-5-Y). Theisolated Compound (1-5-Y) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AA)

A compound of a formula (YA3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YA3))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YA1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YA1)) with a compound of a formula (YA2)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YA2)).

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹⁰⁰, Y¹, Y² and Y³ are the same as described above;and n represents 0 or 1]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

In the reaction, Compound (YA2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s) as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (YA1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YA3).Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (for example,concentration) to isolate Compound (YA3). The isolated Compound (YA3)may be further purified, for example, by chromatography andrecrystallization.

(Reference Process AB)

Compound (YA1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YB1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YB1)) with a nitrosating agent,followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with a reducing agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹⁰⁰ and n are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Examples of the nitrosating agent to be used in the reaction includesodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, tert-butyl nitrite and isoamylnitrite.

Examples of the acid to be used in the reaction include acetic acid,hydrochloric acid and hydrobromic acid, and these aqueous solutions maybe used as solvent.

Examples of the reducing agent to be used in the reaction include iron,zinc and tin, and specifically, include tin(II) chloride.

In the reaction, the nitrosating agent is used usually within a range of1 to 10 molar ratio(s), the reducing agent is used usually within arange of 1 to 10 molar ratio(s) and the acid is used usually within arange of 1 to an excess molar ratio(s), as opposed as 1 mole of Compound(YB1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YA1).Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (for example,concentration) to isolate Compound (YA1). The isolated Compound (YA1)may be further purified, for example, by chromatography andrecrystallization.

(Reference Process AC)

Compound (YA3) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YC1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YC1)) with an acid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Y¹, Y² and Y³ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; acetic acid; and mixedsolvents thereof.

Examples of the acid to be used in the reaction include acetic acid,hydrochloric acid and hydrobromic acid, and these aqueous solutions maybe used as solvent.

In the reaction, the acid is used usually in a range of a large excessmolar ratios as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (YC1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 100hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YA3).Alternatively, the reaction mixtures are worked up (for example,concentration) to isolate Compound (YA3). The isolated Compound (YA3)may be further purified, for example, by chromatography andrecrystallization.

(Reference Process AD)

Compound (YC1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YD1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YD1)) with a compound of a formula(YD2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YD2)) in the presence of acopper reagent and a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Y¹, Y² and Y³ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, propanol, butanol; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the copper reagent to be used in the reaction includecopper(II) acetate.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (YD2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), the copper reagent is used usually within a range of1 to 10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1to 10 molar ratio(s), as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (YD1).

If necessary, dehydration agent such as molecular sieve may be used inthe reaction, and the dehydration agent is used usually within a rangeof 100 to 500 percent by mass as opposed as 1 mole of Compound (YD1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 120hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YC1). Theisolated Compound (YC1) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AE)

A compound of a formula (YE2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YE2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YE1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YE1)) with an acid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z¹, Z² and Z³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Reference Process AC.

(Reference Process AF)

A compound of a formula (YF2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YF2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YF1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YF1)) with an acid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z², Z³ and Z⁴ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Reference Process AC.

(Reference Process AG)

Compound (YE1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YG1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YG1)) with Compound (H−1) in thepresence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z¹, Z², Z³ and Z²¹, are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process H.

(Reference Process AH)

Compound (YF2) can be prepared by reacting Compound (YG1) with Compound(I-1) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z², Z³, Z⁴ and Z²¹ are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process I.

(Reference Process AI)

A compound of a formula (YI2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YI2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YI1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YI1)) with hydrazines.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁶¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process F.

(Reference Process AJ)

Compound (YG1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YJ1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YJ1)) with hydrazines.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z² and Z³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process G.

(Reference Process AK)

Compound (YI1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YK1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YK1)) with Compound (XU2).

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁶¹, R⁶², R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Reference Process U.

(Reference Process AL)

Compound (YJ1) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YL1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YL1)) with Compound (XW1) in thepresence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z², Z³ and Z¹²⁰ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Reference Process W.

(Reference Process AM)

Compound (YJ1) can be prepared also by reacting a compound of a formula(YM1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YM1)) with a compound of aformula (YM2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YM2)) in the presenceof a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z³ and Z²¹ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent to be used in the reaction include hydrocarbonssuch as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene, xylene; etherssuch as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyleneglycoldimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether, diisopropyl ether;halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene;acid amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide,1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such asethyl acetate, methyl acetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide;ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone;nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionitrile; water; and mixed solventsthereof.

Compound (YM2) to be used in the reaction can be usually used as acommercially available product. Specific examples include alkyl halidessuch as chlorodifluoromethane, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, propylbromide, methyl iodide, ethyl iodide, propyl bromide, aryl bromide,cyclopropyl bromide, 1,1-difluoro-2-iodoethane; alkyl or aryl sulfatessuch as dimethyl sulfate, methyl p-toluenesulfonate, ethylp-toluenesulfonate, propyl p-toluenesulfonate, methyl methanesulfonate,ethyl methanesulfonate and propyl methanesulfonate.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-Methylpiperidine,4-dime thylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically, includes tetrabutylammonium bromide and tetrabutylammoniumfluoride and the others.

In the reaction, Compound (YM2) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), the base is used usually within a range of 1 to 10molar ratio(s), and the additive agent is used usually within a range of0.01 to 1 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (YM1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YJ1). Theisolated present Compound (YJ1) may be further purified, for example, bychromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AN)

A compound of a formula (YN2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YN2))can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YN1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YN1)) with an acid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², A¹, A² and A³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Reference Process AC.

(Reference Process AO)

Compound (YN1) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (YO1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YO1)) with a compound of a formula(YO2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YO2)) in the presence of abase and a catalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², R¹⁰⁰, A¹, A², A³ and Z⁴² are the same as describedabove]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process D.

(Reference Process AP)

Compound (YO2) can be prepared by coupling a compound of a formula (YP1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YP1)) with a compound of a formula(YP2) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YP2)) in the presence of abase.

[wherein

R¹⁰⁰, A¹, A², A³ and Z²¹ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process H.

(Reference Process AQ)

Compound (YE1) wherein Z³ represents R⁵¹, i.e., a compound of a formula(YE1-1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YE1-1)) can be prepared bycoupling a compound of a formula (YE1-2) (hereinafter, described asCompound (YE1-2)) with Compound (E-2) in the presence of a base and acatalyst.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁵¹, R⁹², R¹⁰⁰, Z¹, Z² and Z⁴² are the same asdescribed above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process L.

(Reference Process AR)

Compound (YE1-2) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(YE1) wherein Z³ represents hydrogen atom, i.e., a compound of a formula(YE1-3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YE1-3)) with a halogenatingagent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², R¹⁰⁰, Z¹ and Z² are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process J.

(Reference Process AS)

A compound of a formula (XE1) wherein Z¹ represents R⁹² and Z²represents a chloro atom, i.e., a compound of a formula (YE1-11)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XE1-11)) can be prepared byreacting a compound of a formula (YE1) wherein Z¹ represents R⁹² and Z²represents a hydroxy group, i.e., a compound of a formula (YE1-12)(hereinafter, described as Compound (XE1-12)) with a chlorinating agent.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent or in a solvent-freesystem.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; esters such as ethyl acetate, methylacetate; sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such asacetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

The chlorinating agent to be used in the reaction may be usually used asa commercially available product. Specific examples include thionylchloride, phosphorous oxychloride, phosphorous pentachloride andmixtures thereof. If necessary, a base may be added to the reaction, andspecifically, includes organic bases such as triethylamine, pyridine,N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene anddiazabicyclononene.

In the reaction, the chlorinating agent is used usually within a rangeof 1 to a large excess molar ratio(s), and the base is used usuallywithin a range of 1 to 10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole ofCompound (YE1-12).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YE1-11). Theisolated present Compound (YE1-11) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AT)

Compound (YE1-12) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(YE1-13) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XE1-13)) with Compound(AT1).

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above; and n is 0or 1]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent or in a solvent-freesystem.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; water; and mixed solvents thereof. If necessary, an acidmay be added to the reaction, and examples of the acid to be used in thereaction include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid,hydrobromic acid and p-toluenesulfonic acid.

In the reaction, Compound (AT1) is used usually within a range of 1 to100 molar ratio(s), and the acid is used usually within a range of 1 to100 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (YE1-13).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying, concentration and filtration) to isolate Compound(YE1-12). The isolated present Compound (YE1-12) may be furtherpurified, for example, by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AU)

Compound (YE1-13) can be prepared by reacting Compound (YL1) with acompound of a formula (AU1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (AU1))in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; ketones such as acetone, methylethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; water; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, N-methylpiperidine,4-dimethylaminopyridine, diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine,diazabicycloundecene, diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide; alkali metal halides such as sodiumfluoride, potassium fluoride, cesium fluoride; alkali metal hydridessuch as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, potassium hydride; and alkalimetal alkoxides such as sodium tert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (AU1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (YL1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 24hours.

If necessary, an additive agent may be added to the reaction, andspecifically includes, for example, 18-crown-6, dibenzo-18-crown-6 andthe others. The additive agent is used usually within a range of 0.001to 1.2 molar ratios as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XL1).

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YE1-13). Theisolated present Compound (YE1-13) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AV)

Compound (XV1-2) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(XV1-3) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XV1-3)) in the presence ofan acid.

[wherein

R¹, R³ and R¹² are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; nitriles such as nitromethane,acetonitrile, propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the acid to be used in the reaction include aluminumtrichloride, titanium chloride, iron trichloride, hydrogen fluoride,hypochlorous acid and polyphosphoric acid.

In the reaction, the acid is used usually within a range of 1 to 10molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XV1-3).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −20 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YV1-2). Theisolated present Compound (YV1-2) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AW)

Compound (XV1-3) can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula(XV1-4) (hereinafter, described as Compound (XV1-4)) with a compound ofa formula (AW1) (hereinafter, described as Compound (AW1)) in thepresence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R³ and R¹² are the same as described above]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the base to be used in the reaction include organic basessuch as triethylamine, pyridine, N-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, lutidine, collidine, diazabicycloundecene,diazabicyclononene; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate; alkali metalbicarbonates such as lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassiumbicarbonate, cesium bicarbonate; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, cesium hydroxide;alkali metal halides such as sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, cesiumfluoride; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride,potassium hydride; and alkali metal alkoxides such as sodiumtert-butoxide, potassium tert-butoxide.

In the reaction, Compound (AW1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), and the base is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s), as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (XV1-4).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YV1-3). Theisolated present Compound (YV1-3) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AX)

Compound (YE1) wherein Z¹ represents R⁹², and Z² represents Rf., i.e., acompound of a formula (YE1-Rf) (hereinafter, described as Compound(YE1-Rf), can be prepared by reacting a compound of a formula (YE1-Rf1)(hereinafter, described as Compound (YE1-Rf1)) in the presence of anacid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above; and Rfrepresents a C1-C6 perfluoroalkyl group, a 1,1-difluoroethyl group, a1,1-difluropropyl group or a 2,2-difluropropyl group]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol; water;and mixed solvents thereof.

Examples of the acid to be used in the reaction include acetic acid,hydrochloric acid and hydrobromic acid, and these aqueous solutions maybe used as solvent.

In the reaction, the acid is used usually within a range of 1 to 10molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (YE1-Rf1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YE1-Rf). Theisolated present Compound (YE1-Rf) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AY)

Compound (YE1-Rf1) and a compound of a formula (YF2) wherein Z²represents Rf and Z⁴ represents R⁹², i.e., compound of a formula(YF2-Rf) (hereinafter, described as Compound (YF2-Rf)), can be preparedby reacting a compound of a formula (YJ1) wherein Z² represents Rf,i.e., a compound of a formula (YJ1-Rf) (hereinafter, described asCompound (YJ1-Rf)) with Compound (AT1).

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹², Z³ and Rf are the same as described above; and nis 0 or 1]

This reaction is usually carried out in a solvent.

Examples of the solvent that can be used in the reaction includehydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, cyclohexane, pentane, toluene,xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane,ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether, anisole, methyl tert-butyl ether,diisopropyl ether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbontetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,tetrachloroethane, chlorobenzene; acid amides such asN,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone,N-methylpyrrolidone; esters such as ethyl acetate, methyl acetate;sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; nitriles such as acetonitrile,propionitrile; alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol; water;and mixed solvents thereof.

In the reaction, Compound (AT1) is used usually within a range of 1 to10 molar ratio(s) as opposed to 1 mole of Compound (YJ1-Rf1).

The reaction temperature is usually within a range of −78 to 150° C. Thereaction period of the reaction is usually within a range of 0.1 to 72hours.

When the reaction is completed, the reaction mixtures are extracted withorganic solvent(s), and the resulting organic layers are worked up (forexample, drying and concentration) to isolate Compound (YE1-Rf1) andCompound (YF2-Rf). The isolated present Compound (YE1-Rf1) and theisolated present Compound (YF2-Rf) may be further purified, for example,by chromatography and recrystallization.

(Reference Process AZ)

The present compound of the formula (YE1-11) wherein Z³ represents analdehyde group, i.e., the compound of a formula (YE1-11-1) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YE1-11-1)), can be prepared by reacting acompound of a formula (YE1-12) wherein Z³ represents a hydrogen atom(hereinafter, described as Compound (YE1-12)) with a formylating agent,which is prepared from N,N-dimethylformamide and phosphorus oxychloride,followed by reacting the resulting mixtures with water.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z³ are the same as described above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process K.

(Reference Process BA)

Compound (YE1) wherein Z² represents Z^(2H) and Z³ represents analdehyde group, i.e., a compound of a formula (YE1-11-2) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YE1-11-2)) can be prepared by reacting a compoundof a formula (YE1-11-1) with Compound (O-1) in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z^(2H) are the same as defined above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process P.

(Reference Process BB)

Compound (YE1) wherein Z² represents Z^(2H) and Z³ represents a methylgroup, i.e., a compound of a formula (YE1-11-3) (hereinafter, describedas Compound (YE1-11-3)) can be prepared by reacting a compound of aformula (YE1-11-2) with a reducing agent in the presence of a base.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z^(2H) are the same as defined above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process Q.

(Reference Process BC)

Compound (YE1) wherein Z² represents a chloro atom and Z³ represents amethyl group, i.e., a compound of a formula (YE1-11-4) (hereinafter,described as Compound (YE1-11-4)) can be prepared by reacting a compoundof a formula (YE1-11-1) with a reducing agent in the presence of anacid.

[wherein

R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R⁹² and Z^(2H) are the same as defined above]

The reaction can be carried out according to Process Q.

Although a form used for the present compound may be the presentcompound as itself, the present compound is usually prepared by mixingthe present compound with solid carriers, liquid carriers, gas carriers,surfactants and the others, and if necessary, adding stickers,dispersers and stabilizers, to formulate into wettable powders, waterdispersible granules, flowables, granules, dry flowables, emulsifiableconcentrates, aqueous solutions, oil solutions, smoking agents,aerosols, microcapsules and the others, In these formulations, thepresent compound is contained in a range of usually 0.1 to 99%,preferably 0.2 to 90% by weight.

Examples of the solid carrier include clays (for example, kaolin,diatomaceous earth, synthetic hydrated silicon dioxide, Fubasami clay,bentonite and acid clay), talcs or the other inorganic minerals (forexample, sericite, quartz powder, sulfur powder, activated charcoal,calcium carbonate and hydrated silica) in the form of fine powders orparticulates, and examples of the liquid carries include water, alcohols(for example, methanol and ethanol), ketones (for example, acetone andmethyl ethyl ketone), aromatic hydrocarbons (for example, benzene,toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene and methyl naphthalene), aliphatichydrocarbons (for example, hexane, cyclohexane and kerosene), esters(for example, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate), nitriles (for example,acetonitrile and isobutyronitrile), ethers (for example, dioxane anddiisopropylether), acid amides (for example, N,N-dimethyl formamide(DMF) and dimethylacetamide), halogenated hydrocarbons (for example,dichloroethane, trichloro ethylene and carbon tetrachloride) and theothers.

Examples of the surfactants include alkyl sulfates, alkyl sulfonates,alkyl aryl sulfonates, alkyl aryl ethers and polyoxyethylenatedcompounds thereof, polyethylene glycol ethers, polyol esters and sugaralcohol derivatives

Examples of other auxiliary agents for formulation include stickers,dispersers and stabilizers, specifically casein, gelatin,polysaccharides (for example, starch, gum arabic, cellulose derivativesand alginic acid), lignin derivatives, bentonite, sugars, water-solublesynthetic polymers (for example, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyacrylic acids), PAP (acidic isopropyl phosphate),BHT (2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), BHA (a mixture of2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol and 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol),vegetable oils, mineral oils, fatty acids or fatty acid esters thereofand the others.

The method for applying the present compound is not particularlylimited, as far as the applying form is a form by which the presentcompound may be applied substantially, and includes, for example, anapplication to plants such as a foliage application; an application toarea for cultivating plants such as a submerged treatment; and anapplication to soil such as seed disinfection.

The application dose varies depending on weather conditions, dosageforms, timing of application, methods of application, areas to beapplied, target diseases and target crops etc., but is in the range ofusually from 1 to 500 g, and preferably from 2 to 200 g per 1,000 m² ofthe area to be applied. The emulsifiable concentrate, the wettablepowder or the suspension concentrate, etc., is usually applied bydiluting it with water. In this case, the concentration of the presentcompound after dilution is in the range of usually 0.0005 to 2% byweight, and preferably 0.005 to 1% by weight. The dust formulation orthe granular formulation etc., is usually applied as itself withoutdiluting it. In the application to seeds, the amount of the presentcompound is in the range of usually from 0.001 to 100 g, and preferablyfrom 0.01 to 50 g per 1 kg of the seeds.

Herein, examples of the place where the pests live include paddy fields,fields, tea gardens, orchards, non-agricultural lands, houses, nurserytrays, nursery boxes, nursery soils and nursery bed.

Also, in another embodiment, for example, the present compound can beadministered to the inside (inside of the body) or the outside (bodysurface) of the below-mentioned vertebrate to exterminate systemicallyor unsystemically the living things or parasites which are parasitic onthe vertebrate. Examples of a method of the internal medication includean oral administration, an anal administration, a transplanation, anadministration via injection subcutaneously, intramuscularly orintravenously. Examples of a method of outside medication include atransdermal administration. Also, the present compound can be ingestedto a livestock animal so as to exterminate sanitary insects which occurin the excrement of the animal.

When the present compound is applied to the animals such as thelivestock animal and pets on which pests are parasitic, the dose variesdepending on the administration method etc., but it is desirable ingeneral to administer the present compound so that a dose of the activeingredient (the present compound or salts thereof) is in the range ofgenerally from 0.1 mg to 2,000 mg and preferably 0.5 mg to 1,000 mg per1 kg of body weight of the animal.

The present compound can be used as agent for controlling plant diseasein agricultural lands such as fields, paddy fields, lawns, orchards. Thecompound of the present invention can control diseases occurred in theagricultural lands or the others for cultivating the following “plant”.

Crops:

corn, rice, wheat, barley, rye, oat, sorghum, cotton, soybean, peanut,buckwheat, beet, rapeseed, sunflower, sugar cane, tobacco, and theothers;

Vegetables:

solanaceous vegetables (for example, eggplant, tomato, pimento, pepperand potato),

cucurbitaceous vegetables (for example, cucumber, pumpkin, zucchini,water melon and melon),

cruciferous vegetables (for example, Japanese radish, white turnip,horseradish, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, leaf mustard, broccoli,cauliflower),

asteraceous vegetables (for example, burdock, crown daisy, artichoke andlettuce),

liliaceous vegetables (for example, green onion, onion, garlic andasparagus),

ammiaceous vegetables (for example, carrot, parsley, celery andparsnip),

chenopodiaceous vegetables (for example, spinach and Swiss chard),

lamiaceous vegetables (for example, Perilla frutescens, mint and basil),

strawberry, sweet potato, Dioscorea japonica, colocasia and the others;

Flowers:

Ornamental foliage plants:

Fruits:

pomaceous fruits (for example, apple, pear, Japanese pear, Chinesequince and quince),

stone fruits (for example, peach, plum, nectarine, Prunus mume, cherryfruit, apricot and prune),

citrus fruits (for example, Citrus unshiu, orange, lemon, lime andgrapefruit),

nuts (for example, chestnut, walnuts, hazelnuts, almond, pistachio,cashew nuts and macadamia nuts),

berry fruits (for example, blueberry, cranberry, blackberry andraspberry),

grape, kaki persimmon, olive, Japanese plum, banana, coffee, date palm,coconuts, and the others;

Trees other than fruit trees:

tea, mulberry, flowering plant,

roadside trees (for example, ash, birch, dogwood, Eucalyptus, Ginkgobiloba, lilac, maple, Quercus, poplar, Judas tree, Liquidambarformosana, plane tree, zelkova, Japanese arborvitae, fir wood, hemlock,juniper, Pinus, Picea, and Taxus cuspidate);

and the others.

The above-mentioned “plant” includes genetically modified crops.

The pests on which the present compound has a control efficacy includeplant pathogens such as filamentous fungus, as well as harmfularthropods such as harmful insects and harmful mites, and nemathelminthsuch as nematodes, and specifically include the following examples, butare not limited thereto.

Rice diseases: blast (Magnaporthe grisea), brown spot (Cochliobolusmiyabeanus), sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani), bakanae disease(Gibberella fujikuroi), and downy mildew (Sclerophthora macrospora);

Wheat diseases: powdery mildew (Erysiphe graminis), fusarium blight(Fusarium gaminearum, F. avenaceum, F. culmorum, Microdochium nivale),rust (Puccinia striiformis, P. graminis, P. recondita), snow mould(Micronectriella nivale), typhula snow blight (Typhula sp.), loose smut(Ustilago tritici), stinking smut (Tilletia caries, T. controversa),eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides), leaf blotch (Septoriatritici), glume blotch (Stagonospora nodorum), tan spot (Pyrenophoratritici-repentis), rhizoctonia seeding blight (Rhizoctonia solani), andtake all disease (Gaeumannomyces graminis);

Barly diseases: powdery mildew (Erysiphe graminis), fusarium blight(Fusarium gaminearum, F. avenaceum, F. culmorum, Microdochium nivale),rust (Puccinia striiformis, P. graminis, P. hordei), loose smut(Ustilago nuda), scald (Rhynchosporium secalis), net blotch (Pyrenophorateres), spot blotch (Cochliobolus sativus), leaf stripe (Pyrenophoragraminea), Ramularia disease (Ramularia collo-cygni), and rhizoctoniaseeding blight (Rhizoctonia solani);

Corn diseases: rust (Puccinia sorghi), southern rust (Pucciniapolysora), northern leaf blight (Setosphaeria turcica), southern leafblight (Cochliobolus heterostrophus), anthracnose (Colletotrichumgfaminicola), gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis), eyespot(Kabatiella zeae), and phaeosphaeria leaf spot (Phaeosphaeria maydis);

Cotton diseases: anthracnose (Colletotrichum gossypii), grey mildew(Ramuraria areola), alternaria leaf spot (Alternaria macrospora, A.gossypii);

Coffee diseases: rust (Hemileia vastatrix);

Rape seed diseases: sclerotinia rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), blackspot (Alternaria brassicae), and black leg (Phoma lingam);

Citrus diseases: melanose (Diaporthe citri), scab (Elsinoe fawcetti),and fruit rot (Penicillium digitatum, P. italicum);

Apple diseases: blossom blight (Monilinia mali), canker (Valsaceratosperma), powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha), alternaria leafspot (Alternaria alternata apple pathotype), scab (Venturia inaequalis),and bitter rot (Colletotrichum acutatum);

Pear diseases: scab (Venturia nashicola, V. pirina), black spot(Alternaria alternata Japanese pear pathotype) and rust (Gymnosporangiumharaeanum);

Peach diseases: brown rot (Monilinia fructicola), scab (Cladosporiumcarpophilum) and Phomopsis rot (Phomopsis sp.);

Grapes diseases: anthracnose (Elsinoe ampelina), ripe rot (Glomerellacingulata), powdery mildew (Uncinula necator), rust (Phakopsoraampelopsidis), black rot (Guignardia bidwellii), and downy mildew(Plasmopara viticola);

Diseases of Japanese persimmon: anthracnose (Gloeosporium kaki) and leafspot (Cercospora kaki, Mycosphaerella nawae);

Diseases of gourd family: anthracnose (Colletotrichum lagenarium),powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginea), gummy stem blight (Didymellabryoniae), target spot (Corynespora cassiicola), fusarium wilt (Fusariumoxysporum), downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis), phytophthora rot(Phytophthora sp.) and damping-off (Pythium sp.);

Tomato diseases: early blight (Alternaria solani), leaf mold(Cladosporium fulvum), leaf mold (Pseudocercospora fuligena), and lateblight (Phytophthora infestans);

Eggplant disease: brown spot (Phomopsis vexans) and powdery mildew(Erysiphe cichoracearum);

Diseases of Cruciferous Vegetables: alternaria leaf spot (Alternariajaponica), white spot (Cercosporella brassicae), clubroot(Plasmodiophora parasitica), downy mildew (Peronospora parasitica);

Welsh onion diseases: rust (Puccinia allii);

Soybean diseases: purple stain (Cercospora kikuchii), sphaceloma scad(Elsinoe glycines), pod and stem blight (Diaporthe phaseolorum var.sojae), rust (phakopsora pachyrhizi), target spot (Corynesporacassiicola), anthracnose (Colletotrithum glycines, C. truncatum),Rhizoctonia aerial blight (Rhizoctonia solani), septoria brown spot(Septoria glycines), and frog eye leaf spot (Cercospora sojina);

Kindney bean diseases: anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemthianum);

Peanut diseases: early leaf spot (Cercospora personata), late leaf spot(Cercospora arachidicola) and southern blight (Sclerotium rolfsii);

Garden pea diseases: powdery mildew (Erysiphe pisi);

Potato diseases: early blight (Alternaria solani), late blight(Phytophthora infestans), and verticillium wilt (verticilliumalbo-atrum, V. dahliae, V. nigrescens);

Strawberry diseases: powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca humuli);

Tea diseases: net blister blight (Exobasidium reticulatum), white scab(Elsinoe leucospila), gray blight (Pestalotiopsis sp.) and anthracnose(Colletotrichum theae-sinensis);

Tabacco diseases: brown spot (Alternaria longipes), powdery mildew(Erysiphe cichoracearum), anthracnose (Colletotrichum tabacum), downymildew (Peronospora tabacina), and black shank (Phytophthoranicotianae);

Sugar beet diseases: cercospora leaf spot (Cercospora beticola), leafblight (Thanatephorus cucumeris), root rot (Thanatephorus cucumeris) andaphanomyces root rot (Aphanomyces sochlioides);

Rose diseases: black spot (Diplocarpon rosae) and powdery mildew(Sphaerotheca pannosa);

Diseases of Chrysanthemum: leaf blight (Septoria chrysanthemi-indici)and white rust (Puccinia horiana);

Onion diseases: botrytis leaf blight (Botrytis cinerea, B. byssoidea, B.squamosa), gray-mold neck rot (Botrytis slli), and small sclerotial rot(Botrytis squamosa);

Various crops diseases: gray mold (Botrytis cinerea), and sclerotiniarot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum);

Diseases of Japanese radish: alternaria leaf spot (Alternariabrassicicola);

Turfgrass diseases: dollar spot (Sclerotinia homeocarpa), brown patchand large patch (Rhizoctonia solani); and

Banana diseases: Sigatoka disease (Mycosphaerella fijiensis,Mycosphaerella musicola).

Hemiptera:

Delphacidae (for example, Laodelphax striatellus, Nilaparvata lugens, orSogatella furcifera); Deltocephalidae (for example, Nephotettixcincticeps, or Nephotettix virescens);

Aphididae (for example, Aphis gossypii, Myzus persicae, Brevicorynebrassicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aulacorthum solani, Rhopalosiphumpadi, Toxoptera citricidus);

Pentatomidae (for example, Nezara antennata, Riptortus clavetus,Leptocorisa chinensis, Eysarcoris parvus, Halyomorpha mista, or Lyguslineolaris);

Aleyrodidae (for example, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, or Bemisiaargentifolii);

Coccoidea (for example, Aonidiella aurantii, Comstockaspis perniciosa,Unaspis citri, Ceroplastes rubens, or Icerya purchasi);

Tingidae;

Psyllidae;

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) and the others;

Lepidoptera:

Pyralidae (for example, Chilo suppressalis, Tryporyza incertulas,Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, Notarcha derogata, Plodia interpunctella,Ostrinia furnacalis, Hellula undalis, Pediasia teterrellus);

Noctuidae (for example, Spodoptera litura, Spodoptera exigua,Pseudaletia separata, Mamestra brassicae, Agrotis ipsilon, Plusianigrisigna, Trichoplusia spp., Heliothis spp, or Helicoverpa spp.;

Pieridae (for example, Pieris rapae);

Tortricidae (for example, Adoxophyes spp., Grapholita molesta, Cydiapomonella, Leguminivora glycinivorella, Matsumuraeses azukivora,Adophyes orana fasciata, Adoxophyes sp., Homona magnanima, Archipsfuscocupreanus, Cydia pomonella);

Gracillariidae (for example, Caloptilia theivora, Phyllonorycterringoneella);

Carposinidae (for example, Carposina niponensis);

Lyonetiidae (for example, Lyonetia spp.);

Lymantriidae (for example, Lymantria spp., or Euproctis spp.);

Yponomeutidae (for example, Plutella xylostella);

Gelechiidae (for example, Pectinophora gossypiella or Phthorimaeaoperculella);

Arctiidae (for example, Hyphantria cunea);

Tineidae (for example, Tinea translucens, or Tineola bisselliella); andthe others;

Thysanoptera:

Thysanoptera (for example, Frankliniella occidentalis, Thrips palmi,Scirtothrips dorsalis, Thrips tabaci, Frankliniella intonsa,Frankliniella fusca);

Diptera:

Musca domestica, Culex popiens pallens, Tabanus trigonus, Hylemyaantiqua, Hylemya platura, Anopheles sinensis, Agromyza oryzae, Hydrelliagriseola, Chlorops oryzae, Dacus cucurbitae, Ceratitis capitata,Liriomyza trifolii, and the others;

Coleoptera:

Epilachna vigintioctopunctata, Aulacophora femoralis, Phyllotretastriolata, Oulema oryzae, Echinocnemus squameus, Lissorhoptrusoryzophilus, Anthonomus grandis, Callosobruchus chinensis, Sphenophorusvenatus, Popillia japonica, Anomala cuprea, Diabrotica spp.,Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Agriotes spp., Lasioderma serricorne,Anthrenus verbasci, Tribolium castaneum, Lyctus brunneus, Anoplophoramalasiaca, Tomicus piniperda), and the others;Orthoptera:Locusta migratoria, Gryllotalpa africana, Oxya yezoensis, Oxya japanica,and the others;Hymenoptera:Athalia rosae, Acromyrmex spp., Solenopsis spp., and the others;Nematodes:Aphelenchoides besseyi, Nothotylenchus acris, Heterodera glycines,Meloidogyne incognita, Pratylenchus, Nacobbus aberrans, and the others;Blattariae:Blattella germanica, Periplaneta fuliginosa, Periplaneta americana,Periplaneta brunnea, Blatta orientalis, and the others;Acarina:Tetranychidae (for example, Tetranychus urticae, Panonychus citri, orOligonychus spp.); Eriophyidae (for example, Aculops pelekassi);Tarsonemidae (for example, Polyphagotarsonemus latus);Tenuipalpidae;Tuckerellidae;Acaridae (for example, Tyrophagus putrescentiae);Pyroglyphidae (for example, Dermatophagoides farinae, orDermatophagoides ptrenyssnus);Cheyletidae (for example, Cheyletus eruditus, Cheyletus malaccensis, orCheyletus moorei);Dermanyssidae;and the others.

Also the formulation comprising the present compound or salts thereofcan be used in the field relating to a treatment of livestock diseasesor livestock industry, and for example, can exterminate the livingthings or parasites which are parasitic on the inside and/or the outsideof a vertebrate such as human being, cow, sheep, pig, poultry, dog, catand fish, so as to maintain public health. Examples of the pests includeIsodes spp. (for example, Isodes scapularis), Boophilus spp. (forexample, Boophilus microplus), Amblyomma spp., Hyalomma spp.,Rhipicephalus spp. (for example, Rhipicephalus sanguineus),Haemaphysalis spp. (for example, Haemaphysalis longicornis), dermacentorspp., Ornithodoros spp. (for example, Ornithodoros moubata), Dermahyssusgallinae, Ornithonyssus sylviarum, Sarcoptes spp. (for example,Sarcoptes scabiei), Psoroptes spp., Chorioptes spp., Demodex spp.,Eutrombicula spp., Ades spp. (for example, Aedes albopictus), Anophelesspp., Culex spp., Culicodes spp., Musca spp., Hypoderma spp.,Gasterophilus spp., Haematobia spp., Tabanus spp., Simulium spp.,Triatoma spp., Phthiraptera (for example, Damalinia spp.), Linognathusspp., Haematopinus spp., Ctenocephalides spp. (for example,Ctenocephalides felis) Xenosylla spp., monomorium pharaonis andnematodes [for example, hairworm (for example, Nippostrongylusbrasiliensis, Trichostrongylus axei, Trichostrongylus colubriformis),Trichinella spp. (for example, Trichinella spiriralis), Haemonchuscontortus, Nematodirus spp. (for example, Nematodirus battus),Ostertagia circumcincta, Cooperia spp., Hymenolepis nana, and theothers.

EXAMPLES

The following Examples including Preparation examples, Formulationexamples and Test examples, serve to illustrate the present invention inmore detail, which should not intend to limit the present invention.

The Preparation examples are shown below. ¹H NMR means a proton nuclearmagnetic resonance, spectrum and Tetramethyl silane is used as aninternal standard and chemical shift (δ) is expressed in ppm.

Preparation Example 1

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 1) 0.30 g,methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 20) 0.26 g, potassium carbonate 0.21 g andacetonitrile 10 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for six hours.After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was filtered,and the filtrate was then concentrated. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 1”) 0.31 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.56 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.39 (2H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.14(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.11-7.06 (1H, m), 6.91-6.87 (1H, m), 6.59 (1H, t,J=72.8 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.62 (3H, d, J=0.5 Hz), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.16(3H, s), 2.02 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 2

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 2) δ0 g,2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 20) 0.36 g, potassium carbonate 0.29 g andacetonitrile 15 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for sevenhours. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture wasfiltered, and the filtrate was then concentrated. The resulting residuewas subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 2”) δ1 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.15(1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz),5.28 (2H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.13-2.09 (4H,m), 1.97 (3H, s), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.76 (2H, q, J=5.4 Hz).

Preparation Example 3

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 21) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 3”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.17(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz),5.95 (1H, s), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s),2.14-2.08 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 4

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 17) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 4”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.46-7.41 (2H, m), 7.30 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 7.23 (1H,dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 5.96 (1H, s), 5.44 (2H, s),3.66 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.20-2.12 (1H, m), 1.04-0.99(2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 5

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 22) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 5”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.69 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.46-7.40 (2H, m), 7.34 (1H,dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz), 7.28 (1H, s), 7.26 (1H, s), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz),6.20 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s),2.15-2.09 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 6

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3,4-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 23) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 6”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.52 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d,J=2.7 Hz), 7.31-7.25 (3H, m), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.60(3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.15-2.10 (4H, m), 2.06 (3H, s), 1.02-0.97 (2H,m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 7

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 16) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 7”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz),7.32-7.28 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.8, 2.5 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz),5.43 (2H, s), 3.66 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, d, J=20.3 Hz), 2.19-2.14 (4H, m),1.96 (3H, s), 1.04-0.99 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 8

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 27) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 8”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.46-7.41 (2H, m), 7.29-7.24 (3H, m), 7.20 (1H, dd,J=8.7, 2.6 Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.66(2H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 2.58 (2H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 2.17-2.09 (4H, m), 1.82-1.75(4H, m), 1.02-0.98 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 9

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 26) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 9”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.50 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d,J=2.2 Hz), 7.31 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz), 7.29-7.25 (2H, m), 6.88 (1H, d,J=8.8 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.76 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.60 (2H,t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.15-2.09 (4H, m), 1.89-1.82 (2H, m), 1.81-1.74 (2H, m),1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 10

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 24) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 10”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.40 (1H, s), 7.29 (1H, s),7.27-7.26 (1H, m), 7.18-7.13 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.29 (2H,s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H), 2.15-2.10 (4H, m), 2.05 (3H, s), 1.03-0.98(2H, m), 0.80-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 11

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 18) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 11”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.50-7.44 (2H, m), 7.36-7.31 (2H, m), 7.27-7.23 (1H,m), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 5.47 (2H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s),2.31 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.22-2.17 (1H, m), 1.08-1.03 (2H, m),0.82-0.78 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 12

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one0.30 g, 2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 29) 0.18 g, potassium carbonate 0.18 g andacetonitrile 10 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for four hours.After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was filtered,and the filtrate was then concentrated. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 12”) 0.22 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.57-7.56 (1H, m), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz), 7.43(1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.34 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.29-7.25 (2H, m), 6.90 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.59(3H, s), 2.15-2.11 (4H, m), 1.01-0.96 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 13

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 30) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 13”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.58-7.56 (1H, m), 7.55-7.51 (1H, m), 7.43 (1H, t,J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.30-7.25 (2H, m), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 4.20 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 3.60(3H, s), 2.16-2.10 (4H, m), 1.52 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.02-0.96 (2H, m),0.81-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 14

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 31) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 14”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.58-7.56 (1H, m), 7.54 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz),7.43-7.40 (2H, m), 7.30-7.25 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.44 (1H,d, J=2.4 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 4.57-4.51 (1H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.16-2.10(4H, m), 1.53 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 1.03-0.96 (2H, m), 0.81-0.73 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 15

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 32) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 15”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.53 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz), 7.49 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.0 Hz),7.42 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.27 (2H, dd, J=8.8, 4.9 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.5Hz), 6.23 (1H, s), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.59 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H,s), 2.15-2.10 (4H, m), 1.02-0.96 (2H, 0.79-0.73 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 16

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 28) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 16”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.67 (1H, s), 7.51 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz),7.28-7.21 (4H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 5.26 (2H, s), 3.92 (3H, s),3.60 (3H, s), 2.16-2.10 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 17

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 16) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 17”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.56 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 0.8 Hz),7.40 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.36 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.7Hz), 7.00-6.96 (1H, m), 6.63 (1H, t, J=73.0 Hz), 5.41 (2H, s), 3.65 (3H,s), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 18

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 29) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 18”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.57-7.50 (3H, m), 7.41-7.33 (3H, m), 6.87 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz), 6.58 (1H, t, J=73.2 Hz), 6.44 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 5.28 (2H, d,J=3.9 Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.57 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 19

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 19) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 19”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45-7.41 (2H, m), 7.31-7.28 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, dd,J=8.7, 2.7 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 5.43 (2H, s), 3.66 (3H, s), 2.40(2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.18-2.14 (1H, m), 1.10(3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.04-0.99 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 20

A mixture of1-{2-(2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl)-3-trimethylsilylethynyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 71) 0.2 g, potassiumcarbonate 0.7 g, chloroform 5 ml and methanol 5 ml was stirred at roomtemperature for three hours, and then the resulting mixture was heatedto 60° C. and was stirred for three hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered, and the filtrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure.The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give1-{3-ethynyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 20”) 0.07 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.72 (1H, dd, J=5.8, 3.4 Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),7.48 (1H, s), 7.13 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz), 6.90(1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 5.45 (2H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 3.38 (1H, s), 2.22 (3H,s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.02 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 21

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2,5-dimethyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 73) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2,5-dimethyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 21”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.28(1H, s), 7.26 (1H, s), 7.06 (1H, s), 6.74 (1H, s), 6.17 (1H, d, J=2.3Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.65 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.14-2.10(1H, m), 2.04 (3H, s), 1.02-0.98 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 22

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 60) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 22”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.66 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz),7.42 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.29 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 7.17 (1H, s), 6.97 (1H,d, J=8.7 Hz), 5.43 (2H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.65 (3H, s), 2.19-2.15 (4H,m), 1.04-0.99 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 23

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-chloro-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 54) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-chloro-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 23”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.76 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.58 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz),7.42 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.35 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.29 (2H, t, J=7.8 Hz),6.94 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.43 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 5.43 (2H, s), 3.93 (3H,s), 3.64 (3H, s), 2.21-2.14 (1H, m), 1.04-0.99 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H,m).

Preparation Example 24

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 59) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 24”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45-7.40 (3H, m), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 7.17 (1H, s),6.92 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.20(3H, s), 2.16-2.10 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 25

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (describedin Reference Preparation example 66) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound”)

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45-7.40 (2H, m), 7.37 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz),7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.80 (3H, s),3.60 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.16-2.11 (4H, m), 2.10 (3H, s), 1.01-0.96(2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 26

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 63) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 26”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 7.16 (1H,d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.5 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.28(2H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.41 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H,s), 2.13-2.10 (4H, m), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m),0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 27

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 75) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 27”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.83 (1H, dd, J=2.5, 0.9 Hz), 7.47-7.43 (2H, m), 7.41(1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.7 Hz), 7.29 (1H, s), 7.27 (1H, s), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.7Hz), 6.68 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 5.31 (2H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.15-2.09 (4H,m), 1.03-0.98 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 28

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 86) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2,5-dimethyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 28”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.28-7.26 (3H, m), 6.75 (1H,s), 6.68 (1H, s), 5.27 (2H, s), 4.02 (3H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H,s), 2.17-2.10 (1H, m), 2.06 (3H, s), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H,m).

Preparation Example 29

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 69) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{2-[3-cyclopropyl-2-methyl-4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 29”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.29 (1H, s), 7.27 (1H, s),7.17 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz), 7.14-7.13 (1H, m), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz),6.01 (1H, s), 5.29 (2H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s),2.18-2.10 (4H, m), 1.03-0.98 (2H, m), 0.80-0.76 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 30

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 usingcyclopropyl-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-methanone (described inReference Preparation example 88) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-[3-cyclopropyl-2-(4-cyclopropanecarbonyl-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl)-phenyl]-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 30”).

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ: 7.88 (1H, dd, J=8.70, 2.18 Hz), 7.82-7.80 (1H, m),7.45 (1H, t, J=7.90 Hz), 7.31-7.27 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.70 Hz),5.34 (2H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.65-2.61 (1H, m), 2.13-2.07 (4H, m),1.22-1.16 (2H, m), 1.02-0.97 (4H, m), 0.80-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 31

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(3-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 68) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 31”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.67-7.66 (1H, m), 7.46-7.40 (2H, m), 7.34 (1H, dd,J=8.8, 2.9 Hz), 7.28 (1H, s), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.05 (1H, d, J=2.3Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.14-2.10 (4H, m), 2.06-2.01 (2H, m),1.02-0.93 (4H, m), 0.80-0.74 (4H, m).

Preparation Example 32

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol(described in Reference Preparation example 79) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 32”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.53-7.50 (2H, m), 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.27 (2H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.80 (1H, s), 5.29 (2H, s), 4.01(3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.15-2.09 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75(2H, m).

Preparation Example 33

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 109) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 33”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.38(1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz), 7.28 (2H, s), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.29 (2H,s), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.14-2.12 (4H, m),1.01-0.97 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 34

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 99) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-methoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 34”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.41 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.37(1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.1 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz),5.30 (2H, s), 3.95 (3H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.16-2.13 (4H,m), 2.12 (3H, s), 1.03-0.98 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 35

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 108) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 35”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.16(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz),5.28 (2H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.38 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.17(3H, s), 2.14-2.08 (4H, m), 1.48-1.44 (2H, m), 1.39-1.33 (2H, m),1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.94 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 0.79-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 36

A mixture of1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-(2-methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Preparation example 15) (Present compound 15) 0.37 g,N-chlorosuccinimide 0.12 g and chloroform 5 ml was stirred at roomtemperature for twelve hours. The resulting mixture was extracted withchloroform and was washed with saturated saline. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-(2-methyl-4-(4-chloro-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 36”) 0.13 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.66 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz),7.43 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.29(2H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.16-2.09 (4H, m),1.01-0.97 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 37

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 102) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-ethoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 37”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45-7.41 (2H, m), 7.37 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.3 Hz),7.27-7.26 (2H, m), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.28 (2H, s), 4.17-4.12 (2H,m), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.14-2.10 (7H, m), 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.00-0.96 (2H, m), 0.78-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 38

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-methylthiophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Preparation example 13) 1.5 g,4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 1 g, potassiumcarbonate 0.9 g and acetonitrile 20 ml was stirred with heating underreflux for five hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive1-{3-methylthio-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 38”) 2.1 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) 7.52-7.50 (2H, m), 7.40 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.39-7.36 (1H,m), 7.29-7.27 (1H, m), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H,s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 39

A similar reaction to Preparation example 38 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference. Preparation example 102) instead of4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol gave1-{3-methylthio-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-ethoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 39”

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.50-7.46 (2H, m), 7.40 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.35 (1H,dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz), 7.27-7.25 (1H, m), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.25 (2H,s), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, s),2.10 (3H, s), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

Preparation Examples 40 and 41

At room temperature, a mixture of1-{3-methylthio-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-ethoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Preparation example 39) (Present compound 40) 1 g,m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid 0.55 g and chloroform 15 ml was stirred forfour hours. The reaction mixture was extracted with chloroform. Theorganic layer was washed with water and aqueous sodium thiosulfatesolution, and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The resultingmixture was concentrated. The resulting residue was subjected to asilica gel column chromatography to give1-{2-[4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-3-methanesulfonyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 40”) 0.12 g and1-{2-[4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-3-methanesulfinyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 41”) 0.95 g.

1-{2-[4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-3-methanesulfonyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 8.39 (1H, dd, J=7.0, 2.4 Hz), 7.81-7.75 (2H, m),7.41-7.38 (2H, m), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.63 (2H, s), 3.86 (3H, s),3.56 (3H, s), 3.19 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.07 (3H, s).

1-{2-[4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-3-methanesulfinyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 8.33 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.1 Hz), 7.82 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz),7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 1.3 Hz), 7.42 (1H, dd, J=2.1, 0.7 Hz), 7.39-7.36(1H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, 8.5 Hz), 5.27 (1H, d, J=11.9 Hz), 5.08 (1H, d,J=11.9 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.81 (3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 2.12(3H, s).

Preparation Example 42

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 99) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-methoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter; referred to as “Present compound 42”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.54 (1H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 7.40-7.36 (3H, m), 7.34 (1H,dd, J=8.4, 2.3 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.57 (1H, t, J=73.2 Hz),5.27 (2H, s), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.58 (3H, s), 2.12 (3H, s),2.02 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 43

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 102) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenolgavel-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-ethoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 43”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.54 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.40-7.34 (4H, m), 6.88 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.57 (1H, t, J=73.2 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.1Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.58 (3H, s), 2.10 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s), 1.41 (3H,t, J=7.1 Hz).

Preparation Example 44

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (described inReference Preparation example 109) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 44”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.55 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.40-7.34 (4H, m), 6.89 (1H,d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.58 (1H, t, J=73.1 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.59(3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s)

Preparation Example 45

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (describedin Reference Preparation example 105) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 45”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45-7.39 (3H, m), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 6.93 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 3.99 (3H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.27 (6H, s),2.16-2.10 (4H, m), 1.00-0.97 (2H, m), 0.78-0.76 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 46

A similar reaction to Preparation example 1 using4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol (describedin Reference Preparation example 105) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{3-difluoromethoxy-2-[2-methyl-4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 46”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.55 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.41-7.37 (4H, m), 6.89 (1H,d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.58 (1H, t, J=73.2 Hz), 5.27 (2H, s), 3.98 (3H, s), 3.59(3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s).

Preparation Example 47

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propane-1-one (described in ReferencePreparation example 114) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-[3-Cyclopropyl-2-(2-methyl-4-propionyl-phenoxymethyl)-phenyl]-4-methyl-1,4-dihydro-tetrazol-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 47”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.81 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.76 (1H, dd, J=2.2, 0.8Hz), 7.45 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 5.33 (2H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.95 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 2.13-2.07 (4H,m), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 48

At room temperature, to a mixture of4-{4-[2-cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-butyricacid ethyl ester (described in Reference Preparation example 115) 5.5 g,tetrahydrofuran 100 ml was added hydrazine one hydrate 0.56 g and theresulting mixture was stirred for twelve hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give5-{4-[2-cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester crude product 5 g. Next, the mixture of theabove-mentioned5-{4-[2-cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester crude product 5 g, toluene 70 ml and dimethyl sulfate3.8 g was stirred at 100° C. for three hours. To the reaction mixturewas added water and was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residuewas subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give5-{4-[2-cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester 1.4 g (hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound48”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.38-7.31 (2H, m), 7.28 (1H,s), 7.20 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 4.40(2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 4.17 (3H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.17-2.10(4H, m), 1.42 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.05-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.72 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 49

At room temperature, to 28%-Ammonia solution 50 ml was added5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carbonylchloride (described in Reference Preparation example 117) 1.3 g. Themixture was stirred for twelve hours and concentrated under reducedpressure and added 10%-hydrochloric acid solution 10 ml. Theprecipitates were filtrated and were washed with water and were driedunder reduced pressure to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-aminocarbonyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 49”) 0.8 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.33-7.27 (4H, m), 6.94 (1H,d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.76 (2H, br s), 5.29 (2H, s), 4.13 (3H, s), 3.62 (3H, s),2.36 (3H, s), 2.17-2.10 (4H, m), 1.03-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.73 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 50

At room temperature, to the mixture of1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-aminocarbonyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(Present compound 49) 0.8 g and pyridine 10 ml was added phosphorusoxychloride 0.58 g and was stirred for two hours. To the resultingmixture was added water 40 ml and precipitates were filtrated. Theprecipitates were washed with water and dried under reduced pressure togive1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(5-cyano-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 50”) 0.6 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.40-7.36 (2H, m), 7.28 (2H,d, J=7.9 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 4.03 (3H, s), 3.62(3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.16-2.09 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75(2H, m).

Preparation Example 51

At room temperature, a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide 20 ml andphosphorus oxychloride 0.85 ml was stirred for one hour. To theabove-mentioned mixture was added1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(Present compound 3) 2.0 g and was stirred at 100° C. for three hours.At room temperature, to the resulting mixture was added water 10 ml. Themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washedwith water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-formyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 51”) 1.7 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.98 (1H, s), 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d,J=7.8 Hz), 7.15-7.12 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.29 (2H, s), 3.63(3H, s), 2.49 (6H, s), 2.12-2.09 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.78-0.74(2H, m).

Preparation Example 52

At room temperature, to the mixture of1-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydeoxime (described in Reference Preparation example 118) 1.5 g andN,N-dimethylformamide was added 2,4,6-trichloro-[1,3,5]triazine 0.6 gand the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for threehours. To the resulting mixture was added water 100 ml and theprecipitates were filtrated. The precipitates were washed with water anddried under reduced pressure to give1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(4-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 52”) 1.0 g.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.28 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz),7.13-7.11 (2H, m), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.30 (2H, s), 3.64 (3H, s),2.39 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.12-2.08 (4H, m), 1.02-0.97 (2H, m),0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

Preparation Example 53

A similar reaction to Preparation example 2 using4-(4-Chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol(described in Reference Preparation example 112) instead of2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol gave1-{2-[4-(4-Chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxymethyl]-3-cyclopropyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydro-tetrazol-5-one(hereinafter, referred to as “Present compound 53”).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.64-7.61 (1H, m), 7.58-7.57 (1H, m), 7.44 (1H, t,J=7.8 Hz), 7.30-7.27 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.30 (2H, s), 4.12(3H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.61 (3H, s), 2.14-2.11 (4H, m), 1.01-0.97 (2H,m), 0.79-0.76 (2H, m).

Next, regarding an intermediate for preparing the above-mentionedPresent compounds, Reference Preparation examples are shown below.

Reference Preparation Example 1

To a mixture of1-(2-methyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 2) 1.0 g,1,1′-azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile) 0.19 g, N-bromosuccinimide 0.80g and chlorobenzene 50 ml was stirred with heating under reflux foreight hours. After cooling the mixture, to the reaction solutions wasadded water and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give1-(2-bromomethyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one1.1 g.

1-(2-bromomethyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 7.50 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.34 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz),6.62 (1H, t, J=72.8 Hz), 4.65 (2H, s), 3.76 (3H, d, J=0.5 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 2

Under ice-cooling, to a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide 200 ml andaluminium trichloride 5.91 g was added sodium azide 2.64 g, and theresulting mixture was stirred for one hour. Thereto was then added1-difluoromethoxy-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene 7.36 g and the reactionmixture was heated to 75° C. and was stirred for nine hours. Thereaction mixture was cooled and under ice-cooling to the reactionmixture was added ice water 50 ml, followed by an addition of a mixtureof sodium nitrite 4.1 g and water 100 ml. The resulting mixture wasacidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid to make it pH about 4. Theresulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and saturated saline and then was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. To the resulting residues containing1-(2-methyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one wasadded N,N-dimethylformamide 100 ml, potassium carbonate 7.66 g, dimethylsulfate 9.32 g, and the resulting mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for four hours. Thereto was added water 100 ml, and theresulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organiclayer was washed with water and saturated saline, and dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give1-(2-methyl-3-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one1.0 g.

Reference Preparation Example 3

A mixture of 2-methyl-3-nitrophenol 7.17 g, potassium hydroxide 27 g,bromodifluoromethyl-dimethyl phosphonate 25 g, water 100 ml andacetonitrile 100 ml was mixed at room temperature for twenty four hours.The reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and saturated saline, and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 1-difluoromethoxy-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene 7.50 g.

1-difluoromethoxy-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 7.74 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.8 Hz), 7.40-7.32 (2H, m),6.56 (1H, t, J=72.4 Hz), 2.46 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 4

A mixture of the above-prepared1-difluoromethoxy-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene (described in ReferencePreparation example 3) 7.50 g, palladium-carbon (palladium 5%) 0.8 g andethanol 80 ml was stirred at room temperature under hydrogen atmospherefor eight hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give 3-difluoromethoxy-2-methylaniline 6.4 g.

3-difluoromethoxy-2-methylaniline

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 6.99 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.55 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),6.51 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.46 (1H, td, J=74.4, 0.4 Hz), 3.72 (2H, br s),2.09 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 5

At room temperature, to a mixture of 3-difluoromethoxy-2-methylaniline6.4 g and toluene 100 ml was added triphosgene 5.48 g, and the resultingmixture was stirred with heating under reflux for one hour. The reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give1-difluoromethoxy-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene 7.36 g.

1-difluoromethoxy-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 7.14 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.97 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz),6.50 (1H, td, J=73.6, 0.4 Hz), 2.27 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 6

A mixture of1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 7) 26.0 g, acetic acid 40 mland 25% hydrogen bromide-acetic acid solution 40 ml was stirred at 65°C. for two hours. To the reaction mixture was added saturated saline,and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution andwas dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give1-(2-bromomethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one30.8 g.

1-(2-bromomethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 7.38 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.26-7.22 (2H, m), 4.77(2H, s), 3.75 (3H, s), 2.16-2.09 (1H, m), 1.10-1.06 (2H, m), 0.82-0.78(2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 7

A mixture of1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 8) 30.1 g,cyclopropylboronic acid 12.9 g, cesium fluoride 46.2 g,[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloridedichloromethane adduct 8.2 g and dioxane 680 ml was stirred at 90° C.for four hours. After cooling the reaction mixture, the reaction mixturewas filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one26.0 g.

1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 7.36 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.20 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz),4.64 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 3.24 (3H, s), 2.20-2.13 (1H, m), 1.04-1.00(2H, m), 0.76-0.72 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 8

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one 45.0g, sodium methoxide 37.4 g and tetrahydrofuran 600 ml was stirred atroom temperature for three hours. To the reaction mixture was addedaqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and the resulting mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withaqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one36.2 g.

1-(2-methoxymethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 3.23 (3H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.33(1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.38 (1H, dd, J=1.2, 8.1 Hz), 7.76 (1H, dd, J=1.5,7.8 Hz)

Reference Preparation Example 9

Anhydrous aluminium chloride 19.7 g was added to N,N-dimethylformamide220 ml under ice-cooling, and the resulting mixture was stirred forfifteen minutes. Thereto was added sodium azide 9.6 g and the resultingmixture was stirred for fifteen minutes. Thereto was then added1-bromo-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene 30.3 g and the resulting mixturewas heated at 80° C. for five hours. After cooling, the reactionsolutions was added to a mixture of sodium nitrite 33 g, water 2 L andice 500 g with stirring. The reaction mixture was acidified with 10%hydrochloric acid and was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with water and saturated saline and then was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure to give 1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one31.4 g.

1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ(ppm): 2.22 (3H, s), 7.34 (1H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 7.49 (1H,dd, J=8.2, 1.1 Hz), 7.82 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.0 Hz), 14.72 (1H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 10

To a mixture of 1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 9) 31.40 g andN,N-dimethylformamide 250 ml was added 60% sodium hydride 5.90 g underice-cooling. The reaction mixture was raised to room temperature and wasstirred for one hour. To the reaction mixture was added methyl iodide8.4 ml under ice-cooling. The resulting mixture was raised to roomtemperature and was stirred for fourteen hours. To the reaction mixturewas added water and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with 10% hydrochloric acid, waterand saturated saline, and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andwas then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one 8.47 g.

1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 2.33 (3H, s), 3.73 (3H, s), 7.21 (1H, dt, J=0.5,7.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, dd, J=1.0, 8.0 Hz), 7.71 (1H, dd, J=1.2, 8.3 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 11

A mixture of1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 10) 8.47 g,1,1′-azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile) 1.54 g, N-bromosuccinimide 6.44g and chlorobenzene 125 ml was stirred with heating under reflux forfive hours. After cooling the mixture, to the reaction solutions wasadded water and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give1-(2-bromomethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one 7.52g.

1-(2-bromomethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4 dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 3.76 (3H, s), 4.71 (2H, s), 7.34 (1H, t, J=7.8Hz), 7.38 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.7 Hz), 7.77 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 12

A mixture of 1-bromo-2-methyl-3-aminobenzene 25.0 g, triphosgene 60.0 gand toluene 400 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for threehours. The reaction mixture after standing to cool was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give 1-bromo-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene 30.3g.

1-bromo-3-isocyanato-2-methylbenzene

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 2.42 (3H, s), 7.00 (1H, dt, J=0.5, 8.0 Hz), 7.05(1H, dd, J=1.7, 8.0 Hz), 7.39 (1H, dd, 1.5, 7.7 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 13

To a mixture of1-(2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 15) 1.50 g,1,1′-azobis(cyclohexane-1-carbonitrile) 0.620 g, N-bromosuccinimide 1.30g and chlorobenzene 15 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for fourhours. After cooling the mixture, to the reaction solutions was addedwater and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, and was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give1-(2-bromomethyl-3-methylthiophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one0.400 g.

1-(2-bromomethyl-3-methylthiophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 2.57 (3H, s), 3.75 (3H, s), 4.69 (2H, s), 7.20(1H, t, J=4.5 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=4.5 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 14

Under ice-cooling, to a mixture of triisopropylsilanethiol 4.99 g andtolune 30 ml was added 60% sodium hydride 0.63 g, and the resultingmixture was stirred for thirty minutes. To the reaction mixture wasadded 1-(2-methyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 10) 2.82 g and[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloridedichloromethane adduct 0.856 g. The reaction mixture was heated to 90°C. and was stirred for four hours. After cooling the reaction mixture,thereto was added water and the resulting mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturatedsaline, and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give1-(2-methyl-3-triisopropylsilanylsulfanylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one3.64 g.

1-(2-methyl-3-triisopropylsilanylsulfanylphenyl)-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 1.09 (18H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 1.31 (3H, q, J=6.6 Hz),2.45 (3H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 7.16-7.21 (2H, m), 7.64 (1H, dd, J=6.6, 2.7Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 15

A mixture of1-(2-methyl-3-triisopropylsilanylsulfanylphenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one3.63 g, cesium fluoride 2.91 g and N,N-dimethylformamide 10 ml wasstirred at room temperature for thirty minutes. To the resulting mixturewas added methyl iodide 2.72 g and the resulting mixture was stirred atroom temperature for three hours. To the reaction mixture was addedwater and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, and was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give1-(2-methyl-3-methylthiophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one 1.65g.

1-(2-methyl-3-methylthiophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ(ppm): 2.22 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 3.72 (3H, s),7.10-7.16 (1H, m), 7.36-7.29 (2H, m)

Reference Preparation Example 16

A mixture of 2-chloro-4-hydrazinophenol hydrochloride salt 3.0 g,3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione, ethanol 100 ml was stirred with heating underreflux for twelve hours. The solvent was distilled off and thereto wasadded ethyl acetate 200 ml, and the resulting mixture was stirred forone hour. The precipitates was filtered and was washed with hexane, andwas then dried under reduced pressure to give2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol 3.3 g.

2-chloro-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.6Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s), 1.92 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 17

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 16 usingacetylacetone instead of 3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione gave2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 8.66 (1H, br s), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.26 (1H,dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.07 (1H, s), 2.23 (3H, s),2.14 (3H, s)

Reference Preparation Example 18

A mixture of iodosobenzene 2.5 g, boron trifluoride-ethyl ether 1.6 g,methanol 20 ml and 2,4-pentanedione 1.14 g was stirred at roomtemperature for five hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and was extracted with tert-butyl methyl ether. Theorganic layer was washed with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution andwater, and was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The resultingmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and thereto was addedethanol 30 ml and 2-chloro-4-hydrazinophenol hydrochloride salt(described in Reference Preparation example 112) 2 g, and the resultingmixture was then stirred with heating under reflux for sixteen hours.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theretowas added ethyl acetate 100 ml, and the resulting mixture was stirred atroom temperature for two hours. The precipitates were filtered and weredried under reduced pressure to give2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol 0.75 g.

2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

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Reference Preparation Example 19

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 19 using3-ethyl-2,4-pentanedione instead of 3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione gave2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.45 (1H, s), 7.27-7.23 (1H, m), 7.11-7.07 (1H, m),2.37 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.6Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 20

A mixture of 1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 33) 7.3 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 50 ml and acetic acid 50 ml was stirred with heating under refluxfor thirty hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ethyl acetate 400 ml, and the resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for one hour. The precipitates were filteredand were washed with hexane, and were concentrated under reducedpressure to give 2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol 6.1 g.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.22 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.3Hz), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s),1.97 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 21

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.68 (1H, br s), 7.19 (1H, s), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=8.8,2.3 Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.13 (1H, s), 2.20 (6H, s), 2.16 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 22

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 35) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 8.13 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.35(1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.23 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz),2.23 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 23

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-phenyl-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (describedin Reference Preparation example 36) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(3,4-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(3,4-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.94 (1H, s), 7.41 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.29 (1H, dd,J=8.5, 2.7 Hz), 6.80 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 2.15 (6H, s), 1.99 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 24

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 36) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.51 (1H, s), 7.17 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.08 (1H, dd,J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.01(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 25

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 38) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-trifluoromethyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-trifluoromethyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 10.96 (1H, s), 7.59-7.55 (2H, m), 7.16-7.12 (1H, m),2.16 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 1.94 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 26

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using2-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole (describedin Reference Preparation example 37) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.92 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.31 (1H, dd,J=8.7, 2.7 Hz), 6.79 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 2.61 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz),2.55-2.51 (2H, m), 2.16-2.13 (3H, m), 1.79-1.72 (2H, m), 1.72-1.65 (2H,m).

Reference Preparation Example 27

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indazole (describedin Reference Preparation example 37) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.39 (1H, s), 7.20 (1H, s), 7.12-7.09 (1H, m), 6.84(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 2.64-2.59 (2H, m), 2.52-2.48 (2H, m), 2.16 (3H, s),1.75-1.65 (4H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 28

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using4-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference. Preparation example 39) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.92 (1H, s), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.24 (1H, s), 7.15 (1H,d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.82 (3H, d, J=0.7 Hz), 2.12 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 29

A mixture of 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 2.9 g,47% hydrobromic acid 21 ml and acetic acid 21 ml was stirred withheating under reflux for twenty hours. The solvent was distilled off andto the resulting residues was added ethyl acetate 100 ml, and theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for one hour. Theprecipitates were filtered and were washed with hexane, and wereconcentrated under reduced pressure to give2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol 2.45 g.

2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.30 (1H, br s), 7.64 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, s), 7.38(1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.76 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.50-6.49 (1H, m), 3.83 (3H,s), 2.14 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 30

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 41) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.30 (1H, br s), 7.68 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.48 (1H,d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.39 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz), 6.76 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.49(1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 4.12 (2H, q, J=6.2 Hz), 2.14 (3H, s), 1.38 (3H, t,J=7.2 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 31

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 42) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.30 (1H, br s), 7.71 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.49-7.48(1H, m), 7.39 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz), 6.76 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.49 (1H,d, J=2.2 Hz), 4.53-4.42 (1H, m), 2.15 (3H, s), 1.43 (6H, d, J=6.5 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 32

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 43) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.31 (1H, br s), 7.43 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.33 (1H,dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz), 6.75 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.29 (1H, s), 3.71 (3H, s),2.24 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 33

A mixture of 4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenylboronic acid 10 g,3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described in Reference Preparation example49) 7.3 g, copper(II) acetate 18.4 g, pyridine 10.0 g, molecular sieves4 A 20.0 g and acetonitrile 300 ml was stirred with heating under refluxfor thirty hours. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite andwas concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole 7.3 g.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.19-7.17 (1H, m), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz), 6.84(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.24 (6H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.97 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 34

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.20 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz),6.84 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.95 (1H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 2.24(3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 35

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using3-methyl-1H-pyrazole instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole and1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.37(1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.7 Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.20 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),3.85 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s).

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.54 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.23-7.17 (2H, m), 6.87 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.17-6.15 (1H, m), 3.88 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 36

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole and1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.52 (1H, s), 7.41 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.32 (1H, dd,J=8.7, 2.9 Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.25(3H, s), 2.06 (3H, s).

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.41 (1H, s), 7.20-7.15 (2H, m), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.5Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.19 (3H, s), 2.05 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 37

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindazole instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole and1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole.

2-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.51 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.34 (1H, dd,J=8.7, 2.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.77 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.61 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.89-1.82 (2H, m), 1.81-1.74(2H, m).

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-indazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.42 (1H, s), 7.29-7.25 (1H, m), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=8.5,2.7 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.66 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz),2.58 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.83-1.74 (4H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 38

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using4-methoxy-3-trifluoromethyl-phenylboronic acid instead of4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenylboronic acid gave1-(4-methoxy-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.62 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.52 (1H, dd, J=8.9, 2.7 Hz),7.06 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 3.95 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s), 1.97(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 39

Under nitrogen atmosphere, a mixture of 4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenylboronicacid 1.62 g, 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 1.57 g,1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II) dichloridedichloromethane complex 0.79 g, sodium carbonate 3.51 g, dioxane 100 mland water 30 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for four hours.The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with water, and was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resultingresidue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give4-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 1.3 g.

4-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.68 (1H, s), 7.52 (1H, s), 7.28-7.24 (2H, m), 6.82(1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 40

At room temperature, to a mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole (described in ReferencePreparation example 44) 5.38 g and N,N-dimethylformamide 100 ml wasadded 55% sodium hydride 1.5 g and the resulting mixture was stirred fora half hour and thereto was added methyl iodide 7.9 g. The resultingmixture was stirred for twelve hours and thereto was added water, andthen the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with water, and was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resultingresidue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 2.9 g and5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 1.0 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.61-7.58 (1H, m), 7.56 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz), 7.34(1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 3.93(3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s).

5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.49 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.22-7.19 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.24 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 3.88 (3H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 2.26(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 41

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 40 using ethyliodide instead of methyl iodide gave3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.60 (1H, s), 7.57 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.38 (1H,d, J=2.4 Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 4.20 (2H,q, J=7.3 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.52 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 42

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 40 using isopropyliodide instead of methyl iodide gave3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.60 (1H, s), 7.58-7.54 (1H, m), 7.42 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 4.60-4.50 (1H, m),3.85 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.54 (6H, d, J=6.8 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 43

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 40 using3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 45) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole gave3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole and5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.56-7.55 (1H, m), 7.53-7.50 (1H, m), 6.82 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz), 6.24 (1H, d, J=0.7 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H,s), 2.25 (3H, s).

5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.20-7.17 (2H, m), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.02 (1H,s), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.79 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 44

At room temperature, to a mixture of3-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propenone (described inReference Preparation example 46) 7.69 g and ethanol 100 ml was addedhydrazine one hydrate 9.8 ml and the resulting mixture was stirred fortwenty four hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure so as to make ethanol in the reaction mixture about 10 ml. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole 5.4 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 11.91 (1H, br s), 7.58 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.54-7.50(2H, m), 6.84-6.80 (1H, m), 6.51 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.24(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 45

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 44 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-butane-1,3-dione (described in ReferencePreparation example 47) instead of3-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propenone gave3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.49-7.46 (2H, m), 6.83-6.80 (1H, m), 6.26 (1H, s),3.84 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 46

A mixture of 1-(4 methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone (described inReference Preparation example 48) 5.76 g and N,N-dimethylformamidediethylacetal 7.46 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for twentyfour hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduce pressureto give 3-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propenone 4.78 g.

3-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propenone

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.76 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.72 (1H, s), 7.64(1H, d, J=12.4 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.80 (1H, d, J=12.4 Hz),3.83 (3H, s), 3.11 (3H, br s), 2.90 (3H, br s), 2.18 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 47

At room temperature, to tetrahydrofuran 50 ml was added 55% sodiumhydride 3.07 g and ethyl acetate 5.90 g and the resulting mixture wasstirred for a half hour. Then, thereto was added 1 (4methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone (described in Reference Preparationexample 48) 5.50 g, dibenzo-18-crown-6 0.024 g and ethanol 1 ml and theresulting mixture was stirred with heating under reflux for six hours.To the reaction mixture was added water and the resulting mixture wasacidified with aqueous 10% hydrochloric acid solution and was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione 6.50 g.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃: 23° C.) δ: 7.76 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 7.69 (1H, d,J=1.4 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.12 (1H, s), 3.89 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H,s), 2.17 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation example 48

A mixture of 1 (4 hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone 5.0 g, methyl iodide5.70 g, potassium carbonate 20.0 g and acetone 200 ml was stirred withheating under reflux for six hours. The reaction mixture was filteredand was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withwater and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to give1-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone 5.3 g.

1-(4 methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.82 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 1.7 Hz), 7.79-7.76 (1H, m), 6.85(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 49

At 0° C., to a mixture of water 5 ml and acetic acid 5 ml was added3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione 5.88 g and hydrazine one hydrate 2.41 g, andthe resulting mixture was stirred for five hours. The precipitates werefiltered and were washed with water and hexane, and were concentratedunder reduced pressure to give 3,4,5-toriemthyl-1H-pyrazole 3.68 g.

3,4,5-toriemthyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.19 (6H, s), 1.90 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 50

At 0° C., to a mixture of 3-amino-2-chlorophenol 100 g and concentratedhydrochloric acid 250 ml was added slowly aqueous solution 300 mlcontaining sodium nitrite 67.0 g and followed by addition of water 400ml. The resulting mixture was stirred for two hours and thereto wasadded slowly anhydrous tin(II) chloride 292 g and concentratedhydrochloric acid 250 ml and the resulting mixture was stirred for onehour. At room temperature, the resulting mixture was stirred foradditional twelve hours, and then the reaction mixture was filtered andwas washed with aqueous 10% hydrochloric acid and hexane to give2-chloro-4-hydrazinophenol hydrochloride salt 105 g.

2-chloro-4-hydrazinophenol hydrochloride salt

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 10.00 (3H, s), 9.90 (1H, s), 7.92 (1H, br s), 7.07(1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.85 (1H, dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 51

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 46 using1-(3-chloro-4-methoxy)-ethanone instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl)-ethanone gave3-dimethylamino-1-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-propenone.

3-dimethylamino-1-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-propenone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.95 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.2 Hz),7.80 (1H, d, J=12.3 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 5.65 (1H, d, J=12.3Hz), 3.95 (3H, s), 3.14 (3H, s), 2.95 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 52

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 44 using3-dimethylamino-1-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-propenone (described inReference Preparation example 51) instead of3-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propenone gave3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole.

3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.78 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.61-7.59 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H,d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.54 (1H, dd, J=2.2, 0.7 Hz), 3.92 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 53

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 40 using3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole (described in ReferencePreparation example 52) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole gave3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole and5-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.81 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.64 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.1 Hz),7.36 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),3.94 (3H, s), 3.93 (3H, s)5-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.50 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),7.29-7.26 (1H, m), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.26 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 3.96(3H, s), 3.87 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 54

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 53) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole gave2-chloro-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol.

2-chloro-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.70 (2H, dd, J=7.2, 1.7 Hz), 7.55 (1H, dd, J=8.5,1.4 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.61-6.60 (1H, m), 3.85 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 55

At room temperature, a mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 29) 3 g, N-bromosuccinimide 2.9 g andchloroform 50 ml was stirred for sixteen hours. To the reaction mixturewas added water and the resulting mixture was extracted with chloroform.The organic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 3.9 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.69 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),7.43 (1H, s), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.91 (3H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.26(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 56

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 120 using3-(3-chloro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 53) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.92-7.91 (1H, m), 7.79-7.76 (1H, m), 7.44 (1H, s),6.98 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.94 (3H, s), 3.92 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 57

A mixture of 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 55) 3.9 g, 1,4-dioxane 80ml, water 20 ml, methylboronic acid 3.3 g,1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II) dichloridedichloromethane adducts 1.4 g and potassium phosphate 11.8 g was stirredwith heating under reflux for six hours. The reaction mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water,and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silicagel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole 2.4 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.47 (1H, s), 7.43 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz), 7.16 (1H,s), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s),2.20 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 58

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 57 using3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 56) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz),7.18 (1H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.88 (3H, s), 2.20(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 59

A mixture of 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 57) 2.4 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 18 ml and acetic acid 18 ml was stirred with heating under refluxfor sixteen hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ethyl acetate 50 ml, and the resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for one hour. The precipitates were filteredand were washed with hexane, and were concentrated under reducedpressure to give 4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 2.1 g.

4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.58 (1H, s), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.2Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s)

Reference Preparation Example 60

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 59 using3-(4-methoxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 58) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-chlorophenol.

4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-chlorophenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.54 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.52 (1H, s), 7.41 (1H, dd,J=8.5, 1.9 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.79 (3H, s), 2.13 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 61

At room temperature, to a mixture of 3-ethyl-2,4-pentanedione 5 g andethanol 50 ml was added hydrazine one hydrate 2.9 g and the resultingmixture was stirred for five hours. The ethanol was distilled off andthe resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give 3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole 6.0 g.

3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.36 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.20 (6H, s), 1.07 (3H, t,J=7.6 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 62

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole (described in Reference Preparationexample 61) instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.19 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7 Hz),6.84 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.41 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.26 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 63

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 62) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.7Hz), 6.93-6.91 (1H, m), 2.43 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H,s), 2.17 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz)

Reference Preparation Example 64

At room temperature, a mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 43) 5.9 g, N-bromosuccinimide 5.8 g andchloroform 100 ml was stirred for seventeen hours. To the reactionmixture was added water and the resulting mixture was extracted withchloroform. The organic layer was washed with water and was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole 4.0 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.67 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz),6.87 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.26(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 65

A mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 64) 1.3 g, 1,4-dioxane 30ml, water 5 ml, methylboronic acid 1.0 g,1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II) dichloridedichloromethane adducts 0.4 g and potassium phosphate 3.7 g was stirredwith heating under reflux for nine hours. The reaction mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water,and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silicagel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole 0.6 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, s), 7.40 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz), 6.86 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.80 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s),2.11 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 66

A mixture of 3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 65) 0.6 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 5 ml and acetic acid 5 ml was stirred with heating under reflux forthirteen hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ethyl acetate 30 ml, and the resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for one hour. The precipitates were filteredand were washed with hexane, and were concentrated under reducedpressure to give (1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 0.5g.

4-(1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.33 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.26 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.2Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.17 (3H, s),2.08 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 67

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using3-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole and1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.67 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.37(1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.7 Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.05 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz),3.85 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s); 2.07-2.00 (1H, m), 0.98-0.93 (2H, m),0.80-0.76 (2H, m).

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.51 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.37-7.35 (2H, m), 6.89-6.87(1H), 5.91 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 3.88 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 1.81-1.74 (1H,m), 0.97-0.93 (2H, m), 0.76-0.72 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 68

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 67) instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazolegave 2-methyl-(4-methoxy-3-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-(4-methoxy-3-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 8.10 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz),7.35-7.32 (1H, m), 6.81 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.15-6.14 (1H, m), 2.16 (3H,s), 1.97-1.90 (1H, m), 0.91-0.87 (2H, m), 0.71-0.67 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 69

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 43) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.22 (1H, s), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.9 Hz), 6.89(1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.20 (1H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 70

A mixture of1-(2-bromomethyl-3-bromophenyl)-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 11) 3.1 g,2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol (described in ReferencePreparation example 20) 1.6 g, potassium carbonate 1.3 g andacetonitrile 70 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for six hours,and the reaction mixture was then filtered and was concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give 1-{3-bromo-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one3.1 g.

1-{3-bromo-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.81 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz), 7.46-7.38 (2H, m), 7.15(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz),5.32 (2H, s), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 2.06 (3H, s),1.96 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 71

A mixture of1-{3-bromo-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(described in Reference Preparation example 70) 0.3 g,trimethylsilylacetylene 0.2 g, tetrakis triphenylphosphine palladium0.05 g, tri-tert-butylphosphine 0.07 g, potassium phosphate 0.6 g,1,4-dioxane 5 ml and water 0.5 ml was stirred at 100° C. for five hours.After cooling, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give1-{2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-3-trimethylsilylethynyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one0.1 g.

1-{2-[2-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-3-trimethylsilylethynyl-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.67 (1H, dd, J=7.2, 1.9 Hz), 7.48-7.44 (2H, m), 7.13(1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.11-7.08 (1H, m), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.42 (2H,s), 3.64 (3H, s), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H,s), 0.19 (9H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 72

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-phenylboronic acid instead of4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenylboronic acid, and using 3-methyl-1H-pyrazoleinstead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.40 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.09 (1H, s), 6.69 (1H, s),6.17 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.36 (3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.18(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 73

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described inReference Preparation example 72) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2,5-dimethyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2,5-dimethyl-4-(3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.00 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, s),6.22 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.10 (3H, s), 2.02 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 74

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole instead of3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole.

1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.83 (1H, dd, J=2.3, 0.9 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz),7.43 (1H, dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 6.68 (1H, d, J=2.4Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 75

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 20 using1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole (describedin Reference Preparation example 74) instead of1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol.

2-methyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.83-7.80 (1H, m), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.32 (1H,dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.68 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 5.46(1H, s), 2.29 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 76

At room temperature, to a mixture of 1 (4methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone (described in Reference Preparationexample 48) 6.9 g and tetrahydrofuran 200 ml was added trifluoroaceticacid ethyl ester 11.9 g and 20% solution of sodium ethoxide in ethanol28.5 g. The resulting mixture was stirred with heating under reflux forsix hours. To the reaction mixture was added water, and the resultingmixture was acidified with 6N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. Theresulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residuewas subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione 10 g.

4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃: 23° C.) δ: 7.84 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.4 Hz), 7.75 (1H, dd,J=1.7, 0.7 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.51 (1H, s), 3.93 (3H, s), 2.27(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 77

At 0° C., to a mixture of4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione(described in Reference Preparation example 76) 6.8 g and ethanol 100 mlwas added methyl hydrazine 1.7 g. The resulting mixture was raised toroom temperature and was stirred for one hour. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazol-3-ol3.2 g and5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole 2g.

5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazol-3-ol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44-7.44 (1H, m), 7.33 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 6.79(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.50 (1H, d, J=17.6 Hz), 3.24 (1H, d,J=17.6 Hz), 3.06 (3H, s), 2.87 (1H, s), 2.22 (3H, s).

5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.22-7.17 (2H, m), 6.91 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.48 (1H,s), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.89 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 78

A mixture of5-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazol-3-ol(described in Reference preparation example 77) 2.3 g, 6N aqueoushydrochloric acid solution 4 ml and tetrahydrofuran 30 ml was stirredwith heating under reflux for two hours. The reaction mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withsaturated aqueous sodium carbonate solution and saturated saline. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole 2.2g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.56-7.53 (2H, m), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.81 (1H,s), 4.01 (3H, s), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 79

A mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 78) 0.4 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 24 ml and acetic acid 24 ml was stirred with heating under refluxfor twelve hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ice water 70 ml. The precipitates were filtered andwere washed with ice water 70 ml, and then were concentrated under,reduced pressure to give2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol 2 g.

2-methyl-4-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.52 (1H, s), 7.57 (1H, s), 7.47 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz),7.22 (1H, s), 6.80 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.96 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 80

At 0° C., to a mixture of 2,5-dimethylphenol 20 g and chloroform 150 mlwas added acetyl chloride 15 g and triethylamine 49 g. The resultingmixture was raised to room temperature and was stirred for four hours.Then, the reaction mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organiclayer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resultingresidue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to giveacetic acid 2,5-dimethylphenyl ester 24 g.

acetic acid 2,5-dimethylphenyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.10 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 6.82(1H, s), 2.31 (6H, s), 2.13 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 81

At room temperature, to a mixture of acetic acid 2,5-dimethylphenylester (described in Reference Preparation example 80) 24 g andnitromethane 200 ml was added aluminium trichloride 49 g, and theresulting mixture was heated to 50° C. The resulting mixture was stirredfor eight and a half hours and thereto was added ice water 300 ml. Theresulting mixture was extracted with chloroform. The organic layer waswashed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, andwas then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give1-(2,5-dimetyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone 21 g.

1-(2,5-dimetyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.59 (1H, s), 6.64 (1H, s), 5.56 (1H, s), 2.55 (3H,s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.26 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 82

A mixture of 1-(2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone 14.6 g, methyliodide 16.6 g, potassium carbonate 26.8 g and acetone 200 ml was stirredwith heating under reflux for eight hours. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature and was filtered, and was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silicagel column chromatography to give1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-ethanone 15.1 g.

1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-ethanone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.56 (1H, s), 6.65 (1H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H,s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 83

At room temperature, to a mixture of1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)-ethanone (described in ReferencePreparation example 82) 5 g and tetrahydrofuran 200 ml was addedtrifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester 7.9 g and 20% sodium ethoxide solutionin ethanol 19 g. The resulting mixture was stirred with heating underreflux for seven hours, and then to the reaction mixture was added water70 ml, and the resulting mixture was acidified with 6N aqueoushydrochloric acid solution. The resulting mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione 6.8g.

4,4,4-tri fluoro-1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃: 23° C.)) δ: 7.44 (1H, s), 6.69 (1H, s), 6.35 (1H, s),3.89 (3H, s), 2.57 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 84

At 0° C., to a mixture of4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-butane-1,3-dione(described in Reference Preparation example 83) 6.8 g and ethanol 100 mlwas added methyl hydrazine 1.7 g. The resulting mixture was raised toroom temperature and was stirred for one hour. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give5-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazole-3-ol3.2 g and5-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole3 g.

5-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrazole-3-ol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.06 (1H, s), 6.67 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.59 (1H, d,J=17.4 Hz), 3.27 (1H, d, J=17.4 Hz), 3.06 (3H, s), 2.78 (1H, s), 2.53(3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s).

5-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 6.96 (1H, s), 6.75 (1H, s), 6.41 (1H, s), 3.87 (3H,s), 3.69 (3H, s 2.20 (3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 85

A mixture of5-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference preparation example 84) 3.2 g, 6N aqueoushydrochloric acid solution 5.3 ml and tetrahydrofuran 50 ml was stirredwith heating under reflux for one hour. The reaction mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withsaturated aqueous sodium carbonate solution and saturated saline. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole3 g.

3-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.30 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, s), 6.69 (1H, s), 4.03 (3H,s), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.43 s), 2.21 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 86

A mixture of3-(4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 85) 3 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 29 ml and acetic acid 29 ml was stirred with heating under refluxfor twenty one hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ice water 90 ml. The precipitates were filtered andwere washed with ice water 90 ml and hexane 100 ml, and then wereconcentrated under reduced pressure to give2,5-dimethyl-4-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol 2.9g.

2,5-dimethyl-4-(1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.37 (1H, s), 7.26 (1H, s), 7.02 (1H, s), 6.66 (1H,s), 3.98 (3H, s), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.10 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 87

At 0° C., to a mixture of 0-cresol 5.9 g and chloroform 50 ml was addedcyclopropanecarbonyl chloride 6.8 g and triethylamine 16.6 g. Theresulting mixture was raised to room temperature and was stirred for twohours. Then the reaction mixture was extracted with chloroform and theorganic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive cyclopropanecarboxylic acid 2-methylphenyl ester 9.8 g.

cyclopropanecarboxylic acid 2-methylphenyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.24-7.17 (2H, m), 7.13 (1H, td, J=7.38, 1.26 Hz),7.01 (1H, dd, J=7.67, 1.26 Hz), 2.19 (3H, s), 1.88 (1H, tt, J=8.01, 3.78Hz), 1.21-1.16 (2H, m), 1.06-1.00 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 88

At 0° C., to a mixture of nitromethane 100 ml and cyclopropanecarboxylicacid 2-methylphenyl ester (described in Reference Preparation example87) 9.5 g was added aluminium trichloride 18 g, and the resultingmixture was then heated to 50° C. and was stirred for twelve hours. Tothe reaction mixture was added ice water 50 ml. The resulting mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withwater and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to givecyclopropyl-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone 8.2 g.

cyclopropyl-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.85 (1H, d, J=2.17 Hz), 7.80 (1H, dd, J=8.45, 2.17Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.45 Hz), 6.15 (1H, br s), 2.68-2.61 (1H, m), 2.30(3H, s), 1.25-1.20 (2H, m), 1.04-0.98 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 89

At room temperature, to a mixture of1-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-ethanone (described in ReferencePreparation example 48) and tetrahydrofuran 200 ml was added diethylcarbonate 16.1 g, 55% sodium hydride 6.2 g, dibenzo-18-crown-6 0.05 gand ethanol 3 mL, and the resulting mixture was stirred with heatingunder reflux for eight hours. To the reaction mixture was added water,and the resulting mixture was acidified with 10% aqueous hydrochloricacid solution and was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residuewas subjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester 14.8 g.

3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.81 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz), 7.76-7.76 (1H, m), 6.86(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.21 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 3.93 (2H, s), 3.90 (3H, s),2.24 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 90

At room temperature, to a mixture of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester(described in Reference Preparation example 89) 14.8 g and toluene 100ml was added N-methyl hydrazine 29 g, and the resulting mixture wasstirred for twelve hours. The toluene was distilled off. At roomtemperature, to the reaction mixture was added water 100 ml and theresulting mixture was acidified with 10% aqueous hydrochloric acidsolution and was stirred for three hours. The precipitates were filteredand were washed with water 400 ml and ethyl acetate 500 ml, and thenwere dried under reduced pressure to give5-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 9.3 g.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.58-7.56 (2H, m), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 5.90 (1H,s), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 91

At 0° C., to phosphorus oxychloride 56 g was added N,N-dimethylformamide4.0 g and the resulting mixture was stirred for a half hour. Thereto wasadded 5-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference preparation example 90) 9.3 g. The resultingmixture was stirred for seven hours and the reaction solvent wasdistilled off under reduced pressure. To the reaction mixture was addedice water 100 ml and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with water and was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 6.3g.

5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.93 (1H, s), 7.55 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz), 7.51 (1H,s), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 3.92 (3H, s), 3.88 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 92

At 0° C., a mixture of5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 91) 0.3 g andtrifluoroacetic acid 10 ml was added trimethylsilane 0.27 g. Theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for three hours, andthereto was added water 5 ml. The resulting mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give5-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole 0.28 g.

5-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.42-7.40 (2H, m), 6.98 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.81 (3H,s), 3.80 (3H, 2.19 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 93

A mixture of 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone 10 g, isopropyliodide 13.6 g, potassium carbonate 18.4 g and acetone 250 ml was stirredwith heating under reflux for twelve hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered and the resulting filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give 1-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone 9.5 g.

1-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.80-7.78 (2H, m), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.69-4.60(1H, m), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 1.37 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 94

At room temperature, to a mixture of1-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-ethanone (described in ReferencePreparation example 93) 9.4 g and tetrahydrofuran 150 ml was addeddiethyl carbonate 11.6 g, 55% sodium hydride 4.5 g, dibenzo-18-crown-60.04 g and ethanol 3 mL, and the resulting mixture was stirred withheating under reflux for nine hours. To the reaction mixture was addedwater, and the resulting mixture was acidified with 10% aqueoushydrochloric acid solution and was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester12.1 g.

3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.79-7.76 (2H, m), 6.85-6.83 (1H, m), 4.68-4.62 (1H,m), 4.21 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 3.93 (2H, s), 2.22 (3H, s), 1.37 (6H, d,J=6.0 Hz), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 95

At room temperature, to a mixture of3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-propionic acid ethyl ester(described in Reference Preparation example 94) 12.1 g and toluene 100ml was added N-methyl hydrazine 21 g, and the resulting mixture wasstirred for twelve hours. The toluene was distilled off under reducedpressure. At room temperature, to the reaction mixture was added water100 ml and the resulting mixture was acidified with 10% aqueoushydrochloric acid solution and was stirred for three hours. Theprecipitates were filtered and were washed with water 400 ml and ethylacetate 500 ml, and then were dried under reduced pressure to give5-hydroxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 9.5 g.

5-hydroxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.58-7.54 (2H, m), 7.01-6.98 (1H, m), 5.95 (1H, s),4.66-4.60 (1H, m), 3.62 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.28 (6H, d, J=5.1 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 96

At 0° C., to phosphorus oxychloride 43 g was added N,N-dimethylformamide3.2 g and the resulting mixture was stirred for a half hour. Thereto wasadded 5-hydroxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference preparation example 95) 8.3 g. The resultingmixture was stirred at 100° C. for ten hours and the reaction solventwas distilled off under reduced pressure. To the reaction mixture wasadded ice water 100 ml and the resulting mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and were driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole5.1 g and 2-methyl-4-(5-chloro-4-formyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol0.6 g.

5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.93 (1H, s), 7.52-7.50 (2H, m), 6.91-6.89 (1H, m),4.63-4.54 (1H, m), 3.92 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.36 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

2-methyl-4-(5-chloro-4-formyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-phenol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.92 (1H, s), 7.52-7.51 (1H, m), 7.47 (1H, dd, J=8.2,2.3 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.95 (1H, s), 3.93 (3H, s), 2.30 (3H,s).

Reference Preparation Example 97

At room temperature, to a mixture of5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 96) 4.8 g andtetrahydrofuran 100 ml was added methanol 0.6 g and 55% sodium hydride0.8 g, and the resulting mixture was stirred for three hours. To thereaction mixture was added water 50 ml, and the resulting mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with waterand was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole4.5 g.

4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.75 (1H, s), 7.39 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.35 (1H, dd,J=8.3, 2.3 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.63-4.54 (1H, m), 4.30 (3H, s),3.71 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 1.36 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 98

At 0° C., a mixture of4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 97) 4.2 g andtrifluoroacetic acid 20 ml was added trimethylsilane 4.2 g. Theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for six hours, and thesolvent was distilled off under reduced pressure, and thereto was addedwater 10 ml. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazole3.8 g.

1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-methoxy-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, dd, J=2.1, 0.7 Hz), 7.37-7.34 (1H, m), 6.86(1H, d, J 8.5 Hz), 4.57-4.51 (1H, m), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 2.24(3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 1.35 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 99

A mixture of1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 98) 7.4 g and 306 aqueoussulfuric acid solution 100 ml was stirred with heating under reflux forfifteen hours. Next, the following work-up treatments was carried out.The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., and the resulting precipitateswere filtered and were washed with cool water to give some solids.Again, the filtrate were concentrated under reduced pressure to about ahalf volume and were cooled to 0° C., and the resulting precipitateswere filtered and were washed with cool water to give some solids. Thesework-up treatments were carried out four times and the resulting allsolids were dried under reduced pressure to give4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 6.4 g.

4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 9.33 (1H, s), 7.29 (1H, s), 7.20 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz),6.79 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 2.04(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 100

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 97 using ethanolinstead of methanol gave5-ethoxy-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole.

5-ethoxy-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 9.74 (1H, s), 7.39 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.35 (1H, dd,J=8.2, 2.3 Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.63 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz),4.61-4.55 (1H, m), 3.72 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 1.44 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.36 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 101

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 97 using5-ethoxy-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 100) instead of4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazolegave 1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole.

1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.43 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.38-7.35 (1H, m), 6.86 (1H,d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.57-4.51 (1H, m), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s),2.24 (3H, s), 2.12 (3H, s), 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.35 (6H, d, J=6.0Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 102

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 99 using1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 101) instead of1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazole gave4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol.

4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.32 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.3Hz), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 4.18 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 3.65 (3H, s), 2.15(3H, s), 2.06 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 103

At room temperature, to a mixture of5-chloro-4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 96) 10 g and tetrahydrofuran100 ml was added sodium thiomethoxide 2.9 g and the resulting mixturewas stirred for eight hours. To the reaction mixture was added water 50mL and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole10.4 g.

4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 10.02 (1H, s), 7.50-7.48 (2H, m), 6.91-6.89 (1H, m),4.62-4.56 (1H, m), 4.02 (3H, s), 2.54 (3H, s), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.36 (6H,d, J=6.0 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 104

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 98 using4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 103) instead of4-formyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazolegave1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole.

1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.45 (1H, dd, J=2.2, 0.6 Hz), 7.39 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.3Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 4.58-4.52 (1H, m), 3.99 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H,s), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 1.35 (6H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 105

A mixture of1,4-dimethyl-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 104) 8.9 g and 30% aqueoussulfuric acid solution 120 ml was stirred with heating under reflux fortwenty hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. and thereto wasadded ice water 50 ml. The resulting precipitates were filtered and werewashed with cool water and hexane, and were concentrated under reducedpressure to give4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 7.3 g.

4-(1,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.33 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz),6.80 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.99 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.27 (3H, s), 2.26(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 106

At room temperature, to a mixture of 3-butyl-pentane-2,4-dione 7 g andethanol 70 ml was added hydrazine one hydrate 3.3 g and the resultingmixture was stirred for twelve hours. The reaction mixture was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole 7 g.

4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.33 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.20 (3H, s), 2.20 (3H, s),1.46-1.37 (2H, m), 1.36-1.27 (2H, m), 0.91 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 107

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 33 using4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (described in Reference Preparationexample 106) instead of 3,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole gave4-butyl-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole.

4-butyl-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.19 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.7 Hz),6.84 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 2.38 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.25 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.50-1.43 (2H, m), 1.36 (2H, td, J=14.6,7.3 Hz), 0.94 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 108

A similar reaction to Reference Preparation example 29 using4-butyl-1-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 107) instead of3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole gave4-(4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-methyl-phenol.

4-(4-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.18 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.7Hz), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 2.37 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.17 (3H, s), 2.16(3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 1.45-1.37 (2H, m), 1.36-1.27 (2H, m), 0.91 (3H,t, J=7.2 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 109

A mixture of5-chloro-3-(4-methoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 92) 0.4 g, 47% hydrobromicacid 3 ml and acetic acid 3 ml was stirred with heating under reflux forfifteen hours. The solvent was distilled off and to the resultingresidues was added ethyl acetate 20 ml, and the resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for one hour. The precipitates were filteredand were washed with hexane, and were concentrated under reducedpressure to give4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 0.3 g.

4-(5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆) δ: 7.33 (1H, s), 7.24 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.83 (1H, d,J=8.2 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.15 (3H, s), 2.09 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 110

At room temperature, to mixture of 5-hydroxy-3-(4isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (described in ReferencePreparation example 95) 9.5 g, and N,N-dimethylformamide 70 ml was added55%-sodium hydride 2.5 g and was stirred for one hour, and thereto wasthen added dimethyl sulfate 9.7 g and stirred at 100° C. for 12 hours.Thereto was added water 50 ml and the resulting mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole 5.8 g.

3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.55 (1H, dd, J=2.3, 0.7 Hz), 7.49-7.47 (1H, m), 6.84(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.75 (1H, s), 4.56-4.50 (1H, m), 3.92 (3H, s), 3.66(3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, s), 1.33 (3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 111

At room temperature, a mixture of3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 110) 5.8 g,N-chlorosuccinimide 3.3 g and chloroform 70 ml was stirred for 14 hours.Thereto was added water 50 ml and the resulting mixture was extractedwith chloroform. The organic layer was washed with water, and was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gel columnchromatography to give4-Chloro-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole5.6 g.

4-Chloro-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.62-7.59 (2H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 4.59-4.53(1H, m), 4.11 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, s), 1.36 (3H, s), 1.34(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 112

A mixture of4-chloro-3-(4-isopropoxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole(described in Reference Preparation example 111) 5.6 g and 30% aqueoussulfuric acid solution 60 ml was stirred with heating under reflux for20 hours. Thereto was added ice water 10 ml and the resulting mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withwater, and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give4-(4-Chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol 1.2 g.

4-(4-Chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-phenol

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.55 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz),6.80 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.06 (1H, s), 4.11 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 2.28(3H, s).

Reference Preparation Example 113

At 0° C., to a mixture of o-cresol 10 g and chloroform 100 ml was addedpropionyl chloride 10 g and triethylamine 28 g. The resulting mixturewas raised to room temperature and was stirred for two hours. Then thereaction mixture was extracted with chloroform and the organic layer waswashed with water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, andwas then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue wassubjected to a silica gel column chromatography to give propionic acido-tolyl ester 14 g.

propionic acid o-tolyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.24-7.18 (2H, m), 7.15-7.11 (1H, m), 7.01-6.99 (1H,m), 2.61 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 2.17 (3H, s), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz)

Reference Preparation Example 114

At 0° C., to a mixture of nitromethane 150 ml and propionic acid o-tolylester (described in Reference Preparation example 113) 14 g was addedaluminum trichloride 30 g. The resulting mixture was heated to 50° C.and was stirred for twelve hours. To the reaction mixture was added icewater 200 ml and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with water and was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to a silica gel column chromatography togive 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propane-1-one 8.8 g.

1-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propane-1-one

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.80 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.75 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.2 Hz),6.86 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 6.65 (1H, s), 2.96 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 2.30 (3H,s), 1.22 (3H, td, J=7.3, 1.3 Hz).

Reference Preparation Example 115

At 0° C., to a mixture of1-[3-cyclopropyl-2-(2-methyl-4-propionyl-phenoxymethyl)-phenyl]-4-methyl-1,4-dihydro-tetrazol-5-one(Present compound 47) 7 g, ethyl oxalate 5.2 g and N,N-dimethylformamide150 ml was added potassium tert-butoxide 4 g and the resulting mixturewas stirred for three hours. To the reaction mixture was added water,and was acidified with 10% hydrochloric acid solution and was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to a silica gelcolumn chromatography to give4-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3-methy1-2,4-dioxo-butyric acid ethyl ester 5.5 g.

4-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-butyricacid ethyl ester

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.84 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.2 Hz), 7.77-7.77 (1H, m), 7.46(1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.29 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.35(2H, s), 5.01 (1H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 4.27 (2H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 3.62 (3H, s),2.12-2.07 (4H, m), 1.45 (3H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.03-0.98 (2H, m), 0.80-0.76 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 116

At room temperature, the mixture of5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester (Present compound 48) 1.4 g, tetrahydrofuran 40 ml,methanol 10 ml, water 10 ml and lithium hydroxide 0.2 g was stirred fortwelve hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and was acidified with 10% hydrochloric acid solution and themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washedwith water and was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to give5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 1.3 g.

5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.44 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.39-7.33 (2H, m), 7.28 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.30 (2H,s), 4.20 (3H, s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.19-2.10 (4H, m),1.05-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.72 (2H, m).

Reference Preparation Example 117

At room temperature, to the mixture of5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid (described in Reference Preparation example 116) andtetrahydrofuran 50 ml was added oxalyl dichloride 0.5 g andN,N-dimethylformamide 0.1 ml. The mixture was stirred for two hours andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carbonylchloride 1.3 g.

5-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2,4-dimethyl-2H-pyrazole-3-carbonylchloride

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 7.47-7.42 (1H, m), 7.30-7.27 (3H, m), 7.20 (1H, d,J=7.9 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 5.30 (2H, s), 4.15 (3H, s), 3.63 (3H,s), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.17-2.11 (4H, m), 1.04-0.98 (2H, m), 0.79-0.73 (2H,m).

Reference Preparation Example 118

At room temperature, a mixture of1-{3-cyclopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-formyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-one(Present compound 51) 1.7 g, chloroform 20 ml, hydroxylaminehydrochloride salt 0.3 g and pyridine 0.9 g was stirred for twelvehours. To the resulting mixture was added water 20 ml, and the mixturewas extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with waterand was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjectedto a silica gel column chromatography to give1-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydeoxime 1.4 g.

1-{4-[2-Cyclopropyl-6-(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-tetrazol-1-yl)-benzyloxy]-3-methyl-phenyl}-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydeoxime

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 8.14 (1H, s), 7.59 (1H, s), 7.46-7.42 (1H, m), 7.28(2H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.15-7.11 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 5.29 (2H,s), 3.63 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 2.14-2.08 (4H, m),1.02-0.97 (2H, m), 0.79-0.75 (2H, m).

According to the above-mentioned processes, the following compounds canbe prepared:

Compounds EP1A-001˜EP1A-1023, EP1B-001˜EP1B-1023, EP1C-001˜EP1C-1023,EP1D-001˜EP1D-1023, EP1E-001˜EP1E-1023, EP1F-001˜EP1F-1023,EP1G-001˜EP1G-1023, EP1H-001˜EP1H-1023, EP1I-001˜EP1I-1023,EP1J-001˜EP1J-1023, EP2A-001˜EP2A-1023, EP2B-001˜EP2B-1023,EP2C-001˜EP2C-1023, EP2D-001˜EP2D-1023, EP2E-001˜EP2E-1023,EP2F-001˜EP2F-1023, EP2G-001˜EP2G-1023, EP2H-001˜EP2H-1023,EP2I-001˜EP21-1023, EP2J-001˜EP2J-1023, EP3A-001˜EP3A-1023,EP3B-001˜EP3B-1023, EP3C-001˜EP3C-1023, EP3D-001˜EP3D-1023,EP3E-001˜EP3E-1023, EP3F-001˜EP3F-1023, EP3G-001˜EP3G-1023,EP3H-001˜EP3H-1023, EP3I-001˜EP3I-1023, EP3J-001˜EP3J-1023,EP4A-001˜EP4A-1023, EP4B-001˜EP4B-1023, EP4C-001˜EP4C-1023,EP4D-001˜EP4D-1023, EP4E-001˜EP4E-1023, EP4F-001˜EP4F-1023,EP4G-001˜EP4G-1023, EP4H-001˜EP4H-1023, EP4I-001˜EP4I-1023,EP4J-001˜EP4J-1023, EP5A-001˜EP5A-1023, EP5B-001˜EP5B-1023,EP5C-001˜EP5C-1023, EP5D-001˜EP5D-1023, EP5E-001˜EP5E-1023,EP5F-001˜EP5F-1023, EP5G-001˜EP5G-1023, EP5H-001˜EP5H-1023,EP5I-001˜EP5I-1023 and EP5J-001˜EP5J-1023.

Compounds EP1A-001˜EP1A-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1A), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1B-001˜EP1B-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1B), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1C-001˜EP1C-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EPIC), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1D-001˜EP1D-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1D), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding, toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1E-001˜EP1E-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1E), Q represents a substituent corresponding to eachof substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1F-001˜EP1F-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1F), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1G-001˜EP1G-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1G), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1H-001˜EP1H-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1H), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1I-001˜EP1I-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1I), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP1J-001˜EP1J-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP1J), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2A-001˜EP2A-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2A), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2B-001˜EP2B-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2B), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned]

Compounds EP2C-001˜EP2C-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2C), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2D-001˜EP2D-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2D), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2E-001˜EP2E-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2E), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2F-001˜EP2F-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2F), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2G-001˜EP2G-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2G), Q represents a substituent corresponding to eachof substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2H-001˜EP2H-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2H), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds. EP2I-001˜EP2I-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2I), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP2J-001˜EP2J-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP2J), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3A-001˜EP3A-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3A), Q⁵ represents, a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3B-001˜EP3B-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3B), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3C-001˜EP3C-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3C), Q represents a substituent corresponding to eachof substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3D-001˜EP3D-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3D), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3E-001˜EP3E-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3E), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3F-001˜EP3F-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3F), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3G-001˜EP3G-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3G), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3H-001˜EP3H-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3H), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3I-001˜EP3I-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3I), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP3J-001˜EP3J-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP3J), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4A-001˜EP4A-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4A), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4B-001˜EP4B-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4B), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4C-001˜EP4C-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4C), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4D-001˜EP4D-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4D), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4E-001˜EP4E-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4E), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4F-001˜EP4F-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4F), Q represents a substituent corresponding to eachof substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54, asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4G-001˜EP4G-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4G), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4H-001˜EP4H-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4H), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4I-001˜EP4I-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4I), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP4J-001˜EP4J-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP4J), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5A-001˜EP5A-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5A), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5B-001˜EP5B-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5B), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5C-001˜EP5C-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5C), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5D-001˜EP5D-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5D), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5E-001˜EP5E-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5E), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5F-001˜EP5F-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5F), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5G-001˜EP5G-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5G), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5H-001˜EP5H-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5H), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EP5I-001˜EP5I-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5I), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned]; and

Compounds EP5J-001˜EP5J-1023 represent compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EP5J), Q⁵ represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 1023 indicated in Table 1 to Table 54 asbelow-mentioned].

TABLE 1 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 1 pyrazol-1-yl group 24-fluoro-pyrazol-1-yl group 3 4-chloro-pyrazol-1-yl group 44-bromo-pyrazol-1-yl group 5 4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 64-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 7 4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 84-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 9 4-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 104-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 11 4-cyano-pyrazol-1-yl group 124-ethynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 13 4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 145-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 15 4-fluoro-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 164-chloro-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 17 4-bromo-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 18 4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 19 4-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 20 5-methyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 214-isopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 224-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 234-difluoromethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 244-cyano-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 25 4-ethynyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 26 5-methyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 27 5-ethylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 28 4-fluoro-5-ethylpyrazol-1-yl group 294-chloro-5-ethylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 2 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 30 4-bromo-5-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 315-ethyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 32 4,5-diethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 334,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl group 343-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-1-yl group 354,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl group 363-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl group 371,4,5,6-tetrahydro-cyclopentapyrazol-1-yl group 383-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazol-2-yl group 39 3-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 40 4-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 414-chloro-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 42 4-bromo-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 43 3,4-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 444-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 45 4-propyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 46 4-isopropyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 474-cyclopropyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 484-difluoromethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 493-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 504-cyano-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 51 4-ethynyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 52 3-methyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 533,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 54 4-fluoro-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 55 4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 564-bromo-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 57 3,4,5-trimethyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 58 4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 3 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 59 3,5-dimethyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group60 3,5-dimethyl-4-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 613,5-dimethyl-4-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 624-difluoromethyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 634-cyano-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 644-ethynyl-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 653,5-dimethyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 665-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 675-ethyl-4-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 684-chloro-5-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 694-bromo-5-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 70.3,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 714,5-diethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 725-ethyl-4-propyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 735-ethyl-4-isopropyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 745-ethyl-4-cyclopropyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 755-ethyl-4-difluoromethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 764-cyano-5-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 775-ethyl-4-ethynyl-3-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 785-ethyl-3-methyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 793,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-pyrazol-1-yl group 804-ethoxy-3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 813,5-dimethyl-4-(2-propynyloxy)-pyrazol-1-yl group 823,5-dimethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 833-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 84 4-fluoro-3-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 854-chloro-3-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 86 4-bromo-3-ethyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 87 3-ethyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 4 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 88 3,4-diethylpyrazol-1-yl group 893-ethyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 90 3-ethyl-4-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 91 4-cyclopropyl-3-ethylpyrazol-1-yl group 923-ethyl-4-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 934-cyano-3-ethylpyrazol-1-yl group 94 3-ethyl-4-ethynyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 95 3-ethyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 963-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 973-ethyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 984-chloro-3-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 994-bromo-3-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1003-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1013,4-diethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1023-ethyl-5-methyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1033-ethyl-4-isopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 5 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 1044-difluoromethyl-3-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1- yl group 1053-ethyl-5-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol- 1-yl group 1063-ethyl-4-ethynyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1073-ethyl-5-methyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1083-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 109 3-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 110 4-chloro-3-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1114-bromo-3-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1123-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1133-cyclopropyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1143-cyclopropyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1153,5-dimethyl-4-(2-propynyloxy)-1-yl group 1163,5-dimethyl-4-(2-butynyloxy)-1-yl group

TABLE 6 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 117 3-cyclopropyl-4-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 118 3,5-dicyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1193-cyclopropyl-4-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1203-cyclopropyl-4-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1213-cyclopropyl-4-ethynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1223-cyclopropyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1233-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1243-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1254-chloro-3-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1264-bromo-3-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1273-cyclopropyl-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 1283-cyclopropyl-4-ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1293-cyclopropyl-4-propyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1303-cyclopropyl-4-isopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1313,5-dicyclopropyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl

TABLE 7 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 1323-cyclopropyl-4-difluoromethyl-5-methyl-pyrazol- 1-yl group 1333-cyclopropyl-4-trifluoromethy-5-methyl-pyrazol- 1-yl group 1343-cyclopropyl-4-ethynyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1353-cyclopropyl-4-propynyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1363-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1373-difluoromethyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1383-difluoromethyl-4-ethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1393-difluoromethyl-4-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1403-difluoromethyl-4-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1413-difluoromethyl-4-cyclopropyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1423-difluoromethyl-4-ethynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1433-difluoromethyl-4-propynyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1443-difluoromethyl-4-isobutyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1453-difluoromethyl-4-fluoro-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 8 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 146 4-chloro-3-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 147 4-bromo-3-difluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1483-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1494-fluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1504-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1514-bromo-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1524-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1534-ethyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1544-propyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1554-isopropyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1564-cyclopropyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1574-difluoromethyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1- yl group 1583,4-bis-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1594-ethynyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 9 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 1604-propynyl-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1613,5-dimethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1623-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 163 3-propyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1643-propyl-4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 165 3-isopropyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 166 3-isopropyl-4-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1673-isopropyl-4,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1683-tert-butyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 169 4-methyl-3-tert-butyl-pyrazol-1-ylgroup 170 4,5-dimethyl-3-tert-butyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1715-methyl-3-propyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1723-isopropyl-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1735-methyl-3-tert-butyl-pyrazol-1-yl group 1743-ethyl-4-methoxy-5-methyl-pyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 10 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 175 1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1761-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 177 1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1781-difluoroethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 179 1-(2-propyny)-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 180 1-(2-butynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1811-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1821-trifluoroethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 183 1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 184 1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 185 1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 186 1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1871-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1881,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 189 1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup

TABLE 11 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 190 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 191 1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1921-(2-propynyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1931-(2-butynyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1941-cyclopropylmethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1951-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 1964-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1971-butyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1981-isobutyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 1991-(3-methylbutyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2001-(4-methyl-pentyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2015-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2024-ethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2034-ethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 12 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 204 4-ethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 205 1-(2-butynyl)-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2064-ethyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 2074-ethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2084-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2091-butyl-4-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2104-ethyl-1-isobutyl1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2114-ethyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2124-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2134-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2141-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2154-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2164-fluoro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2174-fluoro-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2181-(2-butynyl)-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 13 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 2191-cyclopropylmethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2204-fluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 2214-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2221-butyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2234-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2244-fluoro-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2254-fluoro-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2264-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2274-chloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2284-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2294-chloro-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2304-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 2314-chloro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2321-butyl-4-chloro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 14 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 233 4-chloro-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 234 4-chloro-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2354-chloro-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2361,4-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl 237 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group238 4-bromo-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2394-bromo-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2404-bromo-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2414-bromo-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2424-bromo-1-(2-butynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2434-bromo-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2444-bromo-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 2454-bromo-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2464-bromo-1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2474-bromo-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 15 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 2484-bromo-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2494-bromo-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2501,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 251 1-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 252 1-isopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2531-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2545-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2551-(2-butynyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2561-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2575-methyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 2585-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2591-butyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2601-isobutyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2611-(3-methylbutyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 16 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 2621-(4-methyl-pentyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2631,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2641-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2654,5-dimethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2661-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 2674,5-dimethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2681-(2-butynyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2691-cyclopropylmethyl-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2704,5-dimethyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2714,5-dimethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2721-butyl-4,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2734,5-dimethyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2744,5-dimethyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2754,5-dimethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2764-ethyl-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 17 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 277 1,4-diethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 278 1-isopropyl-4-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2794-ethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2804-ethyl-5-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2811-(2-butynyl)-4-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2821-cyclopropylmethyl-4-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 2834-ethyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2844-ethyl-1-propyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2851-butyl-4-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2864-ethyl-1-isobutyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2874-ethyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 2884-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 2894-fluoro-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2901-ethyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 18 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 2914-fluoro-1-isopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2921-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4-fluoro5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2934-fluoro-5-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2941-(2-butynyl)-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2951-cyclopropylmethyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2961-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-4-fluoro5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 2971-propyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2981-butyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 2991-isobutyl-4-fluoro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3004-fluoro-1-(3-methylbutyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3014-fluoro-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3024-chloro-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3034-chloro-1-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3044-chloro-1-isopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3054-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 19 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 3064-chloro-5-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3071-(2-butynyl)-4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3084-chloro-1-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3094-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3104-chloro-5-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3111-butyl-4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3124-chloro-1-isobutyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3134-chloro-1-(3-methylbutyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3144-chloro-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3154-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3164-bromo-1-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3174-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3184-bromo-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3194-bromo-5-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 20 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 3204-bromo-1-(2-butynyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3214-bromo-1-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3224-bromo-5-methyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3234-bromo-5-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3244-bromo-1-butyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3254-bromo-1-isobutyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3264-bromo-1-(3-methylbutyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3274-bromo-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-5-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3285-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 329 1,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 330 5-ethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3315-ethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3325-ethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3331-(2-butynyl)-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3341-cyclopropylmethyl-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3351-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group

TABLE 21 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 336 5-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group337 1-butyl-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3385-ethyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3395-ethyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3405-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3415-ethyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3421,5-diethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3435-ethyl-1-isopropyl4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3445-ethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3455-ethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3461-(2-butynyl)-5-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3471-cyclopropylmethyl-5-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3485-ethyl-4-methyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 22 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 3495-ethyl4-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3501-butyl-5-ethyl4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3515-ethyl-1-isobutyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3525-ethyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3535-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3544,5-diethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3551,4,5-triethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3564,5-diethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3574,5-diethyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3584,5-diethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3591-(2-butynyl)-4,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3601-cyclopropylmethyl-4,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3614,5-diethyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3624,5-diethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3631-butyl-4,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 23 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 364 4,5-diethyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 365 4,5-diethyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3664,5-diethyl-1-(3-methyl-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3674,5-diethyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3685-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3691,5-diethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3705-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3711-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3725-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3731-(2-butynyl)-5-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3741-cyclopropylmethyl-5-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3755-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3765-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3771-butyl-5-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 24 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 3785-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3795-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3805-ethyl-4-fluoro-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3815-ethyl-4-fluoro(4-methyl-penty)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3824-bromo-5-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3834-bromo-5-ethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3844-bromo-5-ethyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3854-bromo-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-ethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3864-bromo-5-ethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3874-bromo-1-(2-butynyl)-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3884-bromo-1-cyclopropylmethyl-5-ethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3894-bromo-1-5-ethyl-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 3904-bromo-5-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3914-bromo-1-butyl-5-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3924-bromo-5-ethyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 25 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 3934-bromo-5-ethyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3944-bromo-5-ethyl-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 3954-bromo-5-ethyl-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 3965-cyclopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3975-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3985-cyclopropyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 3995-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4005-cyclopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4011-(2-butynyl)-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4021-cyclopropylmethyl-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 4035-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4045-cyclopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4051-butyl-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4065-cyclopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 26 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4075-cyclopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4085-cyclopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4095-cyclopropyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 4105-cyclopropyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4115-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4125-cyclopropyl-1-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4135-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4-methyl- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4145-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4151-(2-butynyl)-5-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4161-cyclopropylmethyl-5-cyclopropyl-4-methyl- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4175-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-4- methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group418 5-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4191-butyl-5-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4205-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4215-cyclopropyl-1-isobutyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group

TABLE 27 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4225-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4235-cyclopropyl-4-methyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4245-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4255-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4265-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-isopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4275-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4285-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4291-(2-butynyl)-5-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4305-cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-4-fluoro- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4315-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group432 5-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4331-butyl-5-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4345-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4355-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group

TABLE 28 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4365-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4375-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4384-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4394-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4404-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-isopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4414-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4424-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4431-(2-butynyl)-4-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4444-chloro-1-cyclopropylmethyl-5-cyclopropyl- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4454-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group446 4-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4474-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4484-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4494-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group

TABLE 29 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4504-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4514-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4524-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 4534-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4544-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4554-bromo-1-(2-butynyl)-5-cyclopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4564-bromo-1-cyclopropyl-methyl-5-cyclopropyl- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4574-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group458 4-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4594-bromo-1-butyl-5-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4604-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4614-bromo-5-cyclopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 4625-isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4631-ethyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4641,5-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 30 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4651-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 4665-isopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4671-(2-butynyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4681-cyclopropylmethyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4695-isopropyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4705-isopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4711-butyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4725-isopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4731-isobutyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4745-isopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4755-isopropyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4761,4-dimethyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4771-ethyl-5-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4781,5-diisopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4791-(2,2-difluoroethy)-5-isopropyl4-methyl-1H pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 31 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4805-isopropyl-4-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4811-(2-butynyl)-5-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4821-cyclopropylmethyl-5-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4835-isopropyl-4-methyl-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4845-isopropyl-1-propyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4851-butyl-5-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4865-isopropyl-4-methyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4875-isopropyl-4-methyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 4885-isopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-4-methy-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4895-isopropyl-4-methyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4904-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4914-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4924-fluoro-1,5-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4934-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 32 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 4944-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4954-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(2-butynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4964-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 4974-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4984-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 4994-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5004-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5014-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5024-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5034-fluoro-5-isopropyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5044-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5054-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5064-chloro-1,5-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5074-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-isopropyl- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5084-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 33 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 509 1-(2-butynyl)-4-chloro-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 510 4-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 511 4-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5124-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5134-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5144-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5154-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5164-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5174-chloro-5-isopropyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5184-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5194-bromo-1-ethyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5204-bromo-1,5-diisopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5214-bromo-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-isopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5224-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 34 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 5234-bromo-1-(2-butynyl)-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 5244-bromo-1-cyclopropylmethyl-5-isopropyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5254-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)- 1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5264-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5274-bromo-1-butyl-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5284-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-pentyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5294-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-isobutyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5304-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-(3-methylbutyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5314-bromo-5-isopropyl-1-(4-methyl-pentyl)-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5325-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5331-ethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5345-methoxy-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5351-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5365-methoxy-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5371-(2-butynyl)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 35 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 5381-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5391,4-dimethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5401-ethyl-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5415-methoxy-1-isopropyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5421-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methoxy4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5435-methoxy-1-(2-propynyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 5441-(2-2-butynyl)-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5451-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5464-fluoro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5474-fluoro-5-methoxy-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5484-fluoro-5-methoxy-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 5491-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5504-fluoro-5-methoxy-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 5511-(2-butynyl)-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group

TABLE 36 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 5521-cyclopropylmethyl-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5534-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5544-chloro-5-methoxy-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5554,5-dichloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5564-chloro-1-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5571-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5581-ethyl-4-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5595-chloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5605-chloro-1-ethyl4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5614,5-dichloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5624-chloro-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 5631-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5641,4-dimethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group

TABLE 37 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 565 5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 566 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 5675,6-dihydro-4H-pyrolo[1,2-b]pyrazol-2-yl group 5684,5,6,7-tetrahydro-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyridin-2- yl group 5695,6-dihydro-3-methyl-4H-pyrolo[1,2-b]pyrazol- 2-yl group 5704,5,6,7-3-methyl-tetrahydro-pyrazolo[1,2- a]pyridin-2-ylgroup 5711-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 572 1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group573 1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 574 1-ethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylgroup 575 1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5761,3,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5771-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5783,5-dimethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5791-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5805-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group

TABLE 38 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 5813-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5823,5-dimethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5831-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5841-cyclopropylmethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5851-cyclopropylmethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5861-cyclopropylmethyl-3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol- 4-yl group 5871-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl group 5881-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4- yl group 5891-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4- yl group 5901-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-1H- pyrazol-4-yl group 5911-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 592 1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group593 4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 5944-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 5954-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 596 1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group597 1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 5981-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 5994-chloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6004-bromo-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 601 1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group602 4-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6034-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6044-chloro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6054-bromo-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 606 1-butyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group607 1-butyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6081-butyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6091-butyl-4-chloro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group

TABLE 39 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 610 1-butyl-4-bromo-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group611 1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6121,3,4-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6131,3-dimethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6144-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6154-bromo-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6161-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6173,4-dimethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6181-ethyl-4-fluoro-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6194-chloro-1-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6204-bromo-1-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6213-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6223,4-dimethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6233,4-dimethyl-4-fluoro-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5- yl group 6244-chloro-3,4-dimethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5- yl group

TABLE 40 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 6254-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6261-butyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6271-butyl-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6281-butyl-4-fluoro3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6291-butyl-4-chloro-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6301-butyl-4-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6313-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6321,4-dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6333-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6344-chloro-3-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6354-bromo-3-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6361,3-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6371,3-diethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6381,3-diethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group

TABLE 41 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 639 4-chloro-1,3-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-ylgroup 640 4-bromo-1,3-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6414-fluoro-1,3-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6423-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6433-ethyl-4-methyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6444-fluoro-3-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6454-chloro-3-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6464-bromo-3-ethyl-1-propyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6471-butyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6481-butyl-3-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6491-butyl-3-ethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6501-butyl-4-chloro-3-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6514-bromo-1-butyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6521-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6534-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6543-methyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6553,4-dimethyl-1-(2-propynyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6561-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6571-cyclopropylmethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6581-cyclopropylmethyl-3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group 6591-cyclopropylmethyl-3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol- 5-yl group 6601-(2-butynyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl group

TABLE 42 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 661 1,5-dimethyl-4-iodo-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 662 4-cyano-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6635-ethyl-1-methyl-4-iodo-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6644-cyano-5-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6651,5-diethyl-4-iodo-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6664-cyano-1,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6671,4-dimethyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6684-ethyl-1-methyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6691-ethyl-4-methyl-5-ethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6701,4-dimethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6711,4-dimethyl-5-ethylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6721,4-diethyl-5-methylthio-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6735-cyano-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6745-cyano-1,4-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6755-cyano-4-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6765-cyano-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6773-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-5yl 6781,3-dimethyl-3-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-5yl 6793-cyano-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-5yl 6804-chloro-3-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-5-yl

TABLE 43 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 681 5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylgroup 682 5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6835-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6845-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6855-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6864,5-difluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6875-chloro-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6885-bromo-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6895-ethoxy-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6905-cyano-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6915-difluoromethyl-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 6925-trifluoromethyl-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 6934-chloro-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6945-bromo-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6954-chloro-5-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6964-chloro-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6974-chloro-5-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 6984-chloro-5-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 6994-bromo-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7004-bromo-5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7014,5-dibromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7024-bromo-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7034-bromo-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7044-bromo-5-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7054-bromo-5-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7064-bromo-5-trifluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7075-fluoro-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7085-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7095-ethoxy-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 44 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 7105-cyclopropyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7115-difluoromethyl-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7124-ethyl-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7134-ethyl-5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7145-bromo-4-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7154-ethyl-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7165-cyclopropyl-4-ethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7174-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7184-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7194-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7205-fluoro-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7215-chloro-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7225-bromo-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7234-methoxy-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7245-ethyl-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7254,5-dimethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7265-ethoxy-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7275-cyano-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7285-cyclopropyl-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7295-difluoromethyl-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7305-trifluoromethyl-4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 7314-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7325-fluoro-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7335-chloro-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7345-bromo-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7354-ethoxy-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7365-ethyl-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7374-ethoxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7384,5-diethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 45 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 7395-cyano-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7405-cyclopropyl-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7415-difluoromethyl-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7425-trifluoromethyl-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7434-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7444-cyano-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7454-cyano-5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7465-bromo-4-cyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7474-cyano-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7484-cyano-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7494,5-dicyano-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7504-cyano-5-cyclopropyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7514-cyano-5-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7524-cyano-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7534-difluoromethyl-1 methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7545-fluoro-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7555-chloro-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7565-bromo-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7574-difluoromethyl-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7585-ethyl-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7594-difluoromethyl-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7605-ethoxy-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7615-cyano-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7625-cyclopropyl-4-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7634,5-bis(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7644-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7651-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7665-fluoro-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7675-chloro-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group

TABLE 46 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 7685-bromo-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7691,5-dimethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7705-ethyl-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7715-methoxy-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol- 3-yl group 7725-ethoxy-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7735-cyano-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7745-cyclopropyl-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7755-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 7761-methyl-4,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7771-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7785-bromo-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7795-cyano-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7801-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7811-ethyl-4,5-difluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7821-ethyl-4-chloro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7831-ethyl-5-bromo-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7841-ethyl-5-cyano-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7851-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7861-ethyl-5-trifluoromethyl-4-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 7874-chloro-1-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7885-bromo-4-chloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7894-chloro-1,5-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7901-ethyl-5-cyano-4-chloro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7911-ethyl-4-chloro-5-difluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7924-bromo-1-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7934-bromo-1-ethyl-5-chloro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7944-bromo-1-ethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7954-bromo-5-cyano-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7965-fluoro-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 47 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 7975-bromo-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7985-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 7991-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8001,4-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8011,4-diethyl-5-fluoro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8021,4-diethyl-5-chloro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8031,4-diethyl-5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8044-methoxy-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8055-fluoro-1-ethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8065-chloro-1-ethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8075-bromo-1-ethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8081-ethyl-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8091,5-diethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8101-ethyl-4,5-dimethoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8111-ethyl-5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8125-cyclopropyl-1-ethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8131-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-4-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8141-ethyl-4-methoxy-5-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8154-cyano-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8164-cyano-5-fluoro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 817 4-cyano-5chloro-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8185-bromo-4-cyano-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8194-cyano-1-ethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8204,5-dicyano-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8214-cyano-5-eyelopropyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8224-cyano-5-difluororaethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8234-cyano-1-ethylpyrazol-5-trifluoromethyl-1H- pyrazol-3-yl group 8244-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8255-fluoro-4-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group

TABLE 48 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 8265-chloro-4-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8274-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8284-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8295-cyano-4-difluoromethyl-1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8301-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8315-fluoro-1-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8325-chloro-1-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8331-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8341-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-5-methoxy-1H-pyrazol-3- yl group 8355-cyano-1-ethyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl group 8364-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 837 4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 838 4-cyclopropyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8394-trifluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8404-bromo-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 841 4-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 842 4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8434-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8444-cyclopropyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8455-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8464,5-difluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8474-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8484-bromo-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8495-fluoro-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 8504-ethyl-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8515-fluoro-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8524-ethoxy-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8534-cyano-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8544-cyclopropyl-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 49 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 8554-difluoromethyl-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8564-trifluoromethyl-5-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8575-chloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8585-chloro-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8594,5-dichloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8604-bromo-5-chloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8615-chloro-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 8625-chloro-4-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8635-chloro-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8645-chloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8655-chloro-4-cyano-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8665-chloro-4-cyclopropyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8675-chloro-4-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8685-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8695-bromo-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8705-bromo-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8715-bromo-4-chloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8724,5-dibromo-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8735-bromo-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 8745-bromo-4-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8755-bromo-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8765-bromo-4-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8775-bromo-4-cyano-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8785-bromo-4-cyclopropyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8795-bromo-4-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8805-bromo-4-trifluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8813,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 882 5-ethyl-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 883 5-ethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 50 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 884 4-ethoxy-5-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 885 5-trifluoromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 886 5methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8874-fluoro-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8884-chloro-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8894-bromo-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8904-ethyl-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8914,5-dimethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8924-ethyle-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8934-ethoxy-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8944-cyano-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8954-cyclopropyl-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8964-difluoromethy-5-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8975-methoxy-3-methyl-4-trifluoromethypyrazol-1-yl group 8985-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 8995-ethoxy-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9005-ethoxy-4-chloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 901 5ethoxy-4-bromo3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9025-ethoxy-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9035-ethoxy-4-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9045-ethoxy-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9054,5-diethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9064-cyano-5-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9074-cyclopropyl-5-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9084-difluoromethyl-5-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9095-ethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9105-cyano-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9115-cyano-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9125-cyano-4-chloro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 51 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 913 5-cyano-4-bromo-3-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 914 5-cyano-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9155-cyano-4-ethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9165-cyano-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9175-cyano-4-ethoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9184,5-dicyano-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9195-cyano-4-cyclopropyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9205-cyano-4-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9215-cyano-4-trifluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9225-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9235-difluoromethyl-4-fluoro-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9244-chloro-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9254-bromo-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9265-difluoromethyl-3,4-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9274-ethyl-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9285-difluoromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9294-ethoxy-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9304-cyano-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9314-eyelopropyl-5-difluoromethyl-3-methylpyrazol-1- yl group 9324,5-bis(difluoromethyl)-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9335-difluoromethyl-3-methyl-4- trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9343-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9354-fluoro-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethypyrazol-1-yl group 9364-chloro-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethypyrazol-1-yl group 9374-bromo-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9383,4-dimethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9394-ethyl-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9404-methoxy-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9414-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 52 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 9424-cyano-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9434-cyclopropyl-3-methyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrazol- 1-yl group 9444-difluoromethyl-3-methyl-5- trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9454,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-3-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9463-ethyl-4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9473-ethyl-4-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9483-ethyl-4-cyclopropyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9493-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9503,4-difluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9514-chloro-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9524-bromo-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9533-fluoro-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9544-ethyl-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9553-fluoro-4-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9564-ethoxy-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9574-cyano-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9584-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9594-difluoromethyl-3-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9603-fluoro-5-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9613-chloro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9623-chloro-4-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9633,4-dichloro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9644-bromo-3-chloro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9653-chloro-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9663-chloro-4-ethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9673-chloro-4-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9683-chloro-4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9693-chloro-4-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9703-chloro-4-cyclopropyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 53 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 9713-chloro-4-difluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9723-chloro-5-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9733-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9744-fluoro-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9754-chloro-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9764-bromo-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9773-methoxy-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9784-ethyl-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9793,4-dimethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9804-ethoxy-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 981 4-cyano-3methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9824-cyclopropyl-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9834-difluoromethyl-3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9845-methyl-3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9853-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9863-cyano-4-fluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9874-chloro-3-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9884-bromo-3-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9893-cyano-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9903-cyano-4-ethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9913-cyano-4-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9923-cyano-4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9933,4-dicyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9943-cyano-4-cyclopropyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9953-cyano-4-difluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9963-cyano-5-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 9973-cyclopropyl-4-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9983-cyclopropyl-4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 9993-cyclopropyl-4-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group

TABLE 54 substituents Nos. Q⁵ 1000 3-difluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-ylgroup 1001 4-fluoromethyl-3-difluoro-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10024-chloro-3-difluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10034-bromo-3-difluoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10043-difluoromethyl-4,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10053-difluoromethyl-4-ethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10063-difluoromethyl-4-methoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10073-difluoromethyl-4-ethoxy-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10083-difluoromethyl-4-cyano-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10093-difluoromethyl-4-cyclopropyl-5-methylpyrazol-1- yl group 10104-difuruoromethyl-5-methylpyrazol-1-yl group 10115-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10125-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10134-fluoro-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10144-chloro-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10154-bromo-5-methyl-3 trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10164,5-dimethyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10174-ethyl-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10184-methoxy-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10194-ethoxy-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10204-cyano-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10214-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol- 1-yl group 10224-difluoro-5-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-1-yl group 10235-methyl-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-1-yl group

According to the above-mentioned processes, the following compounds canbe prepared:

Compounds EB1A-001~EB1A-20, EB1B-001~EB1B-20, EB1C-001~EB1C-20,EB1D-001~EB1D-20, EB1E-001~EB1E-20, EB2A-001~EB2A-20, EB2B-001~EB2B-20,EB2C-001~EB2C-20, EB3A-001~EB3A-20, EB3B-001~EB3B-20, EB3C-001~EB3C-20,EB4A-001~EB4A-20, EB4B-001~EB4B-20, EB5A-001~EB5A-20, EB5B-001~EB5B-20and EB5C-001~EB5C-20.

Compounds EB1A-001˜EB1A-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB1A), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB1B-001˜EB1B-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB1B), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB1C-001˜EB1C-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB1C), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB1D-001˜EB1D-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB1D), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB1E-001˜EB1E-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB1E), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB2A-001˜EB2A-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB2A), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB2B-001˜EB2B-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB2B), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB2C-001˜EB2C-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB2C), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB3A-001˜EB3A-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB3A), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds. EB3B-001˜EB3B-20 represent Compounds represented by aformula:

[in the formula (EB3B), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB3C-001˜EB3C-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB3C), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB4A-001˜EB4A-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB4A), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB4B-001˜EB4B-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB4B), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB5A-001˜EB5A-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB5A), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned];

Compounds EB5B-001˜EB5B-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB5B), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned]; and

Compounds EB5C-001˜EB5C-20 represent Compounds represented by a formula:

[in the formula (EB5C), R¹² represents a substituent corresponding toeach of substituents Nos. 1 to 20 indicated in Table B1 asbelow-mentioned].

TABLE B1 substituents Nos. R¹² 1 methyl group 2 ethyl group 3 propylgroup 4 butyl group 5 pentyl group 6 hexyl group 7 isopropyl group 8tert-butyl group 9 isobutyl group 10 trifluoromethyl group 11trichloromethyl group 12 2.2-difluoroethyl group 13 cyclopropyl group 14cyclobutyl group 15 cyclohexyl group 16 1-fluoro-cyclopropyl group 171-chloro-cyclopropyl group 18 2,2-difluoro-cyclopropyl group 192,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-cyclopropyl group 201,2,2,3,3-pentafluoro-cyclopropyl group

Next, the Formulation examples are shown below. In the Examples, theterm “part(s)” means part(s) by weight unless otherwise specified.

Formulation Example 1

Fifty (50) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 53, 3 parts ofcalcium lignosulfonate, 2 parts of magnesium lauryl sulfate and 45 partsof synthetic hydrated silicon dioxide are well mixed while grinding toobtain a formulation.

Formulation Example 2

Twenty (20) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 to 53, 1.5 partsof sorbitan trioleate are mixed with 28.5 parts of an aqueous solutioncontaining 2 parts of polyvinyl alcohol, and the mixture is thenfinely-ground by a wet grinding method. To this mixture is then added 40parts of an aqueous solution containing 0.05 parts of xanthane gum and0.1 parts of magnesium aluminium silicate, and 10 parts of propyleneglycol is further added thereto. The mixture is stirred to obtain aformulation.

Formulation Example 3

Two (2) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 to 53, 88 parts ofkaolin clay and 10 parts of talc are mixed-grinding to obtain aformulation.

Formulation Example 4

Five (5) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 to 53, 14 parts ofpolyoxyethylene styryl phenyl ether, 6 parts of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and 75 parts of xylene are mixed-grinding to obtain aformulation.

Formulation Example 5

Two (2) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 to 53, one part ofsynthetic hydrated silicon dioxide, 2 parts of calcium lignosulfonate,30 parts of bentonite and 65 parts of kaolin clay are mixed-grinding andthereto is added water and the mixture is well kneaded and is thengranulated and dried to obtain a formulation.

Formulation Example 6

Ten (10) parts of any one of the present Compounds 1 to 53, 35 parts ofwhite carbon containing 50 parts of ammonium polyoxyethylene alkyl ethersulfate, and 55 parts of water are mixed, and the mixture is thenfinely-ground by a wet grinding method to obtain a formulation.

Next, Test examples are used to show an efficacy of the presentCompounds on controlling plant diseases.

Here the controlling effects were evaluated by visually observing alesion area on the tested plants and followed by comparing the lesionarea of the plants treated with the present Compounds with a lesion areaof the untreated plants.

Test Example 1

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto rice (cv; Nipponbare)seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for twentydays. Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 2, 3, 6, 15, 17 and 24was made to a formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulationexamples and was then diluted with water so as to make a predeterminedconcentration (500 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts soas to adhere adequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned rice. Afterspraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and were placed at 24°C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime under a high humidity for6 days while the above-mentioned spraying-treated rice were contactedrice seedlings (cv; Nipponbare) infected by rice blast fungi(Magnaporthe grisea), and a lesion area was observed. As a result, everyof the lesion areas in plants treated with the present Compounds 2, 3,6, 15, 17 and 24 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in anuntreated plants.

Test Example 2

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto wheat (cv; Shirogane)seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 9 days.Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 was made to a formulationaccording to the above-mentioned Formulation examples and was thendiluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration (500ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned wheat. After sprayingdilutions, the plants were air-dried and were placed at 20° C. underlighting for 5 days. The spores of wheat rust fungi (Puccinia recondita)were sprinkling-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placedunder a dark and humid condition at 23° C. for 1 day and were thencultivated at 20° C. under lighting for 8 days and a lesion area wasobserved. As a result, every of the lesion areas in plants treated withthe present Compounds 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21,22, 23, 24 and 25 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in anuntreated plants.

Test Example 3

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto barley (cv; MikamoGolden) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 7days. Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 was made toa formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(500 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned barley. After sprayingthe dilutions, the plants were air-dried and after 2 days, an aqueoussuspension of the spores of barley net blotch fungi (Pyrenophora teres)was spraying-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placed at23° C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime under a high humidityfor 3 days and were then cultivated in the greenhouse for 7 days, and alesion area was observed. As a result, every of the lesion areas inplants treated with the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 showed 30% or lesscompared to the lesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 4

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto Kidney bean (cv;Nagauzurasaitou) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in agreenhouse for 8 days. Either of the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 24, 37 and 39 was made to aformulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(500 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned kidney bean. Afterspraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and a PDA mediumcontaining hyphae of kidney bean sclerotinia rot fungi (Sclerotiniasclerotiorum) was placed on the leaves of the kidney bean. Afterinoculation, all kidney beans were placed under a high humidity duringonly night and after four days, and a lesion area was observed. As aresult, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with either thepresent Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18, 24, 37 and 39 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area inan untreated plants.

Test Example 5

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto wheat (cv; Apogee) seedswere sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 10 days. Each ofthe present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25 was made to a formulation according to theabove-mentioned Formulation examples and was then diluted with water soas to make a predetermined concentration (500 ppm). The dilutions weresprayed to foliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned wheat. After spraying the dilutions, the plants wereair-dried and after 4 days, an aqueous suspension of the spores of wheatleaf blotch fungi (Septoria tritici) was spraying-inoculated. Afterinoculation, the plants were placed at 18° C. under a high humidity for3 days and then under lighting for 14 to 18 days, and a lesion area wasobserved. As a result, every of the lesion areas in plants treated withthe present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25 showed 30% or less compared to the lesionarea in an untreated plants.

Test Example 6

A plastic pot was filled with soils and thereto cucumber (cv;Sagamihanjiro) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhousefor 12 days. Each of the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 37 and 39 was made to aformulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(500 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned cucumber. After sprayingthe dilutions, the plants were air-dried and the spores of powderymildew fungi (Sphaerotheca fuliginea) were sprinkling-inoculated. Theplants were placed in a greenhouse of 24° C. during daytime and 20° C.during nighttime for 8 days, and a lesion area was observed. As aresult, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with the presentCompounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,22, 23, 24, 37 and 39 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area inan untreated plants.

Test Example 7

A plastic pot was filled with soils and thereto rice (cv; Nipponbare)seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for twentydays. Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 33, 34, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46was made to a formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulationexamples and was then diluted with water so as to make a predeterminedconcentration (200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts soas to adhere adequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned rice. Afterspraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and were placed at 24°C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime under a high humidity for6 days while the above-mentioned spraying-treated rice were contactedrice seedlings (cv; Nipponbare) infected by rice blast fungi(Magnaporthe grisea), and a lesion area was observed. As a result, everyof the lesion areas in plants treated with the present Compounds 1, 6,7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 33, 34, 36, 37, 42,43, 44, 45 and 46 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in anuntreated plants.

Test Example 8

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto wheat (cv; Shirogane)seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 9 days.Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12,13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 25, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44,45 and 46 was made to a formulation according to the above-mentionedFormulation examples and was then diluted with water so as to make apredetermined concentration (200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed tofoliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned wheat. After spraying the dilutions, the plants wereair-dried and were placed at 20° C. under lighting for 5 days. Thespores of wheat rust fungi (Puccinia recondita) weresprinkling-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placed under adark and humid condition at 23° C. for 1 day and were then cultivated at20° C. under lighting for 8 days and a lesion area was observed. As aresult, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with the presentCompounds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 25, 28,33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 showed 30% or lesscompared to the lesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 9

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto barley (cv; MikamoGolden) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 7days. Thereafter, each of the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42,43, 44, 46 and 52 was made to a formulation according to theabove-mentioned Formulation examples and was then diluted with water soas to make a predetermined concentration (200 ppm). The dilutions weresprayed to foliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned barley. After spraying the dilutions, the plants wereair-dried and after 2 days, an aqueous suspension of the spores ofbarley net blotch fungi (Pyrenophora teres) was spraying-inoculated.After inoculation, the plants were placed at 23° C. during daytime and20° C. during nighttime under a high humidity for 3 days and were thencultivated in the greenhouse for 7 days, and a lesion area was observed.As a result, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with thepresent Compounds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,21, 25, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46 and 52 showed 30%or less compared to the lesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 10

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto Kidney bean (cv;Nagauzurasaitou) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in agreenhouse for 8 days. Either of the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36 and 45 wasmade to a formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulationexamples and was then diluted with water so as to make a predeterminedconcentration (200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts soas to adhere adequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned kidneybean. After spraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and a PDAmedium containing hyphae of kidney bean sclerotinia rot fungi(Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) was placed on the leaves of the kidney bean.After inoculation, all kidney beans were placed under a high humidityduring only night and after four days, and a lesion area was observed.As a result, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with either thepresent Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21,22, 23, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36 and 45 showed 30% or less compared to thelesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 11

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto wheat (cv; Apogee) seedswere sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 10 days. Each ofthe present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,21, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46 and 52 was made to aformulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned wheat. After sprayingthe dilutions, the plants were air-dried and after 4 days, an aqueoussuspension of the spores of wheat leaf blotch fungi (Septoria tritici)was spraying-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placed at18° C. under a high humidity for 3 days and then under lighting for 14to 18 days, and a lesion area was observed. As a result, every of thelesion areas in plants treated with the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41,42, 44, 45, 46 and 52 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area inan untreated plants.

Test Example 12

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto cucumber (cv;Sagamihanjiro) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhousefor 12 days. Each of the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and46 was made to a formulation according to the above-mentionedFormulation examples and was then diluted with water so as to make apredetermined concentration (200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed tofoliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned cucumber. After spraying the dilutions, the plants wereair-dried and the spores of powdery mildew fungi (Sphaerothecafuliginea) were sprinkling-inoculated. The plants were placed in agreenhouse of 24° C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime for 8days, and a lesion area was observed. As a result, every of the lesionareas in plants treated with the present Compounds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44,45 and 46 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in an untreatedplants.

Test Example 13

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto soybean (cv: Kurosengoku)seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 13 days.Each of the present Compounds 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21,22, 24, 25, 28, 34, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44, 45 and 46 was made to aformulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned soybean. After sprayingthe dilutions, the plants were air-dried and after 2 days, an aqueoussuspension of the spores of soybean rust fungi (phakopsora pachyrhizi)was spraying-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placed in agreenhouse of 23° C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime under ahigh humidity for 3 days and were then cultivated in the greenhouse for14 days, and a lesion area was observed. As a result, every of thelesion areas in plants treated with the present Compounds 2, 5, 6, 7,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 34, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44, 45and 46 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in an untreatedplants.

Test Example 14

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto barley (cv; MikamoGolden) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 7days. Each of the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42,44, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 52 was made to a formulation according to theabove-mentioned Formulation examples and was then diluted with water soas to make a predetermined concentration (200 ppm). The dilutions weresprayed to foliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned barley. After spraying the dilutions, the plants wereair-dried and after 2 days, an aqueous suspension of the spores ofbarley leaf blotch fungi (Rhynchosporium secalis) wasspraying-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were placed in agreenhouse of 23° C. during daytime and 20° C. during nighttime under ahigh humidity for 3 days and were then cultivated in the greenhouse for7 days, and a lesion area was observed. As a result, every of the lesionareas in plants treated with the present Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 34, 35,36, 39, 41, 42, 44, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 52 showed 30% or less compared tothe lesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 15

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto tomato (cv; Patio) seedswere sown and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 20 days. Thepresent compounds 6 and 7 were made to a formulation according to theabove-mentioned Formulation examples and was then diluted with water soas to make a predetermined concentration (500 ppm). The dilutions weresprayed to foliar parts so as to adhere adequately on the leaves of theabove-mentioned tomato. After the plants were air-dried to such anextent that the dilutions were dried, an aqueous suspension of thespores of tomato late blight fungi (Phytophthora infestans) wasspraying-inoculated. After inoculation, the plants were at first placedat 23° C. under a high humidity for 1 day and were then cultivated inthe greenhouse for 4 days, and a lesion area was observed. As a result,every of the lesion areas in plants treated with the present compounds 6and 7 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in untreatedplants.

Test Example 16

A plastic pot was filled with soils and thereto cucumber (cv;Sagamihanjiro) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhousefor 19 days. Each of the present Compounds 35, 37, 39, 42, 43 and 44 wasmade to a formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulationexamples and was then diluted with water so as to make a predeterminedconcentration (200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts soas to adhere adequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned cucumber.After spraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and after 1 day,an aqueous suspension of the spores of cucumber target spot fungi(Corynespora cassiicola) was spaying-inoculated. After an inoculation,the plants were placed at 24° C. during daytime and 20° C. duringnighttime under a high humidity for 7 days, and a lesion area wasobserved. As a result, every of the lesion areas in plants treated withthe present Compounds 35, 37, 39, 42, 43 and 44 showed 30% or lesscompared to the lesion area in an untreated plants.

Test Example 17

A plastic pot was filled with soil and thereto cucumber (cv;Sagamihanjiro) seeds were sown and the plants were grown in a greenhousefor 19 days. Each of the present Compounds 13, 14, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25,28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 was made to aformulation according to the above-mentioned Formulation examples andwas then diluted with water so as to make a predetermined concentration(200 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts so as to adhereadequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned cucumber. After sprayingthe dilutions, the plants were air-dried and after 1 day, an aqueoussuspension of the spores of cucumber anthracnose fungi (Colletotrichumlagenarium) was spraying-inoculated. After an inoculation, the plantswere placed firstly at 23° C. under a high humidity for 1 day and werethen cultivated in a greenhouse of 24° C. during daytime and 20° C.during nighttime for 6 days, and a lesion area was observed. As aresult, every of the lesion areas in plants treated with the presentCompounds 13, 14, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42,43, 44, 45 and 46 showed 30% or less compared to the lesion area in anuntreated plants.

Comparative Test Example

A plastic pot was filled with soils and thereto was seeded wheat (cv;Shirogane) and the plants were grown in a greenhouse for 9 days. Acontrol compound,1-{2-[2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-onewas made to a formulation according to the above-mentioned Formulationexample 2 and was then diluted with water so as to make a predeterminedconcentration (500 ppm). The dilutions were sprayed to foliar parts soas to adhere adequately on the leaves of the above-mentioned wheat.After spraying the dilutions, the plants were air-dried and were thencultivated at 20° C. under lighting for 5 days. The spores of wheat rustfungi (Puccinia recondita) were sprinkling-inoculated. Afterinoculation, the plants were placed under a dark and humid condition at23° C. for 1 day and were then cultivated at 20° C. under lighting for 8days and a lesion area was observed. As a result, the lesion area inplants treated with the control compound,1-{2-[2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)-phenoxymethyl]-phenyl}-4-methyl-1,4-dihydrotetrazole-5-oneshowed 70% or more compared to the lesion area in an untreated plants.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1):

wherein Q represents a group selected from the following group: Q2, Q3or Q4:

R¹, R², R³ and R¹¹ represent independently of each other a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, ahydroxy group, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, anC1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group,a C1-C8 haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6haloalkylthio group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a pentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or anC3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more groups selectedfrom Group P¹; R⁴ and R⁵ represent independently of each other ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group; R⁶ represents aC3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4 alkynyl group, a C2-C4 haloalkynylgroup, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group, an C1-C4alkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkylthiogroup, a C1-C4 haloalkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkylsulfonyl group,an C1-C6 alkylamino group, a C1-C6 haloalkylamino group or a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group; R⁷, R⁸ and R⁹ represent independently of eachother a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group or anC1-C3 alkoxy group; R¹⁰ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkenyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkenyl group, anC2-C3 alkynyl group, a C2-C3 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl groupor a C3-C5 halocycloalkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfuratom; A¹ and A³ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, a hydroxygroup, a thiol group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group,an C2-C6 alkynyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxygroup, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthiogroup, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, anC1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl group, apentafluorosulfanyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹, or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹; A², Z¹ andZ⁴ represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, an aminogroup, an C3-C6 alkenyl group, a C3-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C3-C6alkynyl group, a C3-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group,a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, an C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkylsulfonyl group, a C3-C6halocycloalkylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8 alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C2-C8haloalkylaminosulfonyl group, a C3-C9 trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group, an C1-C6 alkylgroup optionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹ or aC3-C6 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more groups selectedfrom Group P¹; Z² and Z³ represent independently of each other ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an aminogroup, a hydroxy group, a thiol group, an aldehyde group, an C2-C6alkenyl group, a C2-C6 haloalkenyl group, an C2-C6 alkynyl group, aC2-C6 haloalkynyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxygroup, an C3-C6 alkenyloxy group, a C3-C6 haloalkenyloxy group, an C3-C6alkynyloxy group, a C3-C6 haloalkynyloxy group, an C3-C6 alkenylthiogroup, an C3-C6 alkynylthio group, a C3-C6 haloalkenylthio group, aC3-C6 haloalkynylthio group, an C1-C8 alkylamino group, a C1-C8haloalkylamino group, an C1-C6 alkylthio group, a C1-C6 haloalkylthiogroup, an C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl group, anC1-C6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-C6 haloakylsulfonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminosulfonyl group, a pentaflurosulfanyl group, a C3-C9trialkylsilyl group, an C2-C6 alkylcarbonyl group, an C2-C6alkoxycarbonyl group, an aminocarbonyl group, an C2-C8alkylaminocarbonyl group, an C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one ormore groups selected from Group P¹ or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl groupoptionally having one or more groups selected from Group P¹; or Z¹ andZ² may combine each other together with the carbon atom or nitrogen atomto which they are attached to form a five-, six- or seven-memberedsaturated ring, said the saturated ring may optionally contain one ormore oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfur atoms as thering-constituent atom, and the saturated ring may optionally have one ormore substituents selected from Group P¹; or Z² and Z³ may combine eachother together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form afive-, six- or seven-membered saturated ring, said saturated ring mayoptionally contain one or more oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms or sulfuratoms as the ring-constituent atom, and the saturated ring mayoptionally have one or more substituents selected from Group P¹; andGroup P¹: a group consisting of a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group, a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group, an C1-C4 alkoxy group, aC1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group or a C1-C4haloalkylthio group.
 2. The tetrazolinone compound according to claim 1wherein Q represents Q2.
 3. The tetrazolinone compound according toclaim 1 wherein Q represents Q3.
 4. The tetrazolinone compound accordingto claim 1 wherein Q represents Q4.
 5. The tetrazolinone compoundaccording to claim 1, wherein R¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group, ahalogen atom, a C1-C3 haloalkyl group, an C2-C3 alkynyl group, a C2-C3haloalkynyl group, a C3-C5 cycloalkyl group, a C3-C5 halocycloalkylgroup, an C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 haloalkoxy group; R², R⁴, R⁵,R⁷, R⁸, R⁹ and R¹¹ represent a hydrogen atom; R³ represents a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, an C1-C3 alkyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkyl group;R⁶ represents a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, an C2-C4 alkynyl group, a C2-C4haloalkynyl group, a C1-C4 haloalkoxy group, an C1-C4 alkylthio group, aC1-C4 haloalkylthio group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group; R¹⁰represents a methyl group; and X represents an oxygen atom.
 6. Thetetrazolinone compound according to claim 1, wherein Z¹ represents anC1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C3-C6 alkynyl group, aC3-C6 haloalkynyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, a C3-C6halocycloalkyl group or a C4-C7 cycloalkylmethyl group; Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkylgroup, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, a C3-C6cycloalkyl group or a C3-C6 halocycloalkyl group; alternatively, Z¹ andZ² may combine each other together with the carbon atom or the nitrogenatom to which they are attached to form a five- or six-memberedsaturated ring; and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, anC1-C4 alkyl group or a C1-C4 haloalkyl group.
 7. The tetrazolinonecompound according to claim 1, wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C6 alkylgroup; Z² represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C6 alkylgroup, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, a cyano group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group ora C1-C6 alkylthio group; and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogenatom or an C1-C4 alkyl group.
 8. The tetrazolinone compound according toclaim 1, wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group; Z² represents ahydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, amethylthio group, a cyano group, a trifluoromethyl group or an C1-C3alkyl group; and Z³ represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or amethyl group.
 9. The tetrazolinone compound according to claim 1,wherein Z¹ represents an C1-C3 alkyl group; Z² represents a hydrogenatom, a chlorine atom, a methoxy group, a methylthio group, atrifluoromethyl group a cyano group, or an C1-C3 alkyl group; and Z³represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a methyl group.
 10. Thetetrazolinone compound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ represents amethyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or atrifluoromethyl group; R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;and R⁶ represents a cyclopropyl group, an ethynyl group, adifluoromethoxy group or a methylthio group.
 11. A tetrazolinonecompound of a formula (2):

wherein R¹ represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom, abromine atom, a trifluoromethyl group or a cyclopropyl group; R³represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R⁶ represents acyclopropyl group, a difluoromethoxy group, an ethynyl group or amethylthio group; and R¹² represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6haloalkyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group or a C1-C6 halocycloalkylgroup.
 12. The tetrazolinone compound according to claim 11, wherein R¹represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a chlorine atom or a bromineatom; R³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R⁶ represents acyclopropyl group; and R¹² represents a methyl group, an ethyl group ora cyclopropyl group.
 13. An agent for controlling pests comprising thetetrazolinone compound according to claim
 1. 14. A method forcontrolling pests comprising applying an effective amount of thetetrazolinone compound according to claim 1 to plant or soil.